Weather Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory from TUE 8:00 PM EDT until WED 3:00 PM EDT

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional tidal flooding may continue with
each high tide cycle through Thursday and possibly into Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.

Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
09/11 PM     7.0        1.3        0.8      Minor
10/12 PM     7.2        1.5        0.6      Minor
11/12 AM     6.7        1.0        0.8      Minor
11/01 PM     7.1        1.4        0.4      Minor
12/01 AM     5.9        0.2        0.4       None
12/01 PM     7.1        1.4        0.5      Minor

Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
09/11 PM     6.4        1.8        1.4      Minor
10/11 AM     6.8        2.2        1.5      Minor
11/12 AM     6.1        1.5        1.4      Minor
11/12 PM     6.5        1.8        1.2      Minor
12/12 AM     5.3        0.7        0.9       None
12/01 PM     6.2        1.5        0.9      Minor

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Families In Sussex County partake in Last-Minute Shopping on Christmas Eve

By James Bowen
Dec 24, 2021
Dec 24, 2021 Updated Jan 17, 2022

Families In Sussex County partake in Last-Minute Shopping on Christmas Eve

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del.— On Christmas Eve, families shopped all over Sussex County looking for deals.

Some locations included Tanger Outlets, businesses in Rehoboth Beach, and The Merchantile at Milton.

"It is absolutely the busiest time of the year, Black Friday to Christmas Eve, very busy, so you want to plan early, take your time, and enjoy the shopping experience," Lisa Falzarano, of The Merchantile at Milton, said.

Numerous local business owners at Tanger Outlets say products that were out of stock for the holiday season can be ordered online. Business owners at Ace Hardware also say they will aim to restock inventory heading into the New Year.