...POTENTIALLY HISTORIC WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH
MONDAY...

.A major winter storm is expected to develop today, impacting the
region with very heavy, crippling snowfall and areas of blizzard
conditions. Precipitation will develop today, changing to all snow
this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest
snowfall will occur tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during
the daytime Monday. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible.

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6
PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 12 and 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches and Inland Sussex Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Strong winds could cause tree damage and result in scattered power
outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per
hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of
snow possible. Some mixed precipitation possible this evening
before a change to all snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur. With any major
flooding, flooding may become severe enough to cause more
significant structural damage and some locations may become
isolated by the flood waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread minor to near moderate coastal
flooding likely with the Monday afternoon high tide. Tidal
flooding may also occur with the Monday night high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.

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.

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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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/01 PM     6.4        0.7        1.9       None
23/01 AM     8.1        2.4        2.7     Moderate
23/01 PM     7.2        1.5        3.1      Minor
24/02 AM     6.8        1.1        1.5      Minor
24/02 PM     4.9       -0.8        1.1       None

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/12 PM     5.7        1.0        2.1       None
23/12 AM     8.0        3.3        3.8      Major
23/01 PM     6.7        2.0        3.4      Minor
24/01 AM     6.2        1.5        2.0      Minor
24/02 PM     4.0       -0.7        1.0       None
25/02 AM     4.8        0.2        0.7       None

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...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
extremely rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero
visibility at times tonight through Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

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