Weather Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory until SAT 12:00 AM EDT

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In
New Jersey, Ocean and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* 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...Along the oceanfront areas in these
counties, minor tidal flooding looks to be spotty this evening.
However water remains trapped in the back bays where we expect
more widespread minor flooding to continue. In fact it's
possible minor flooding will continue to be an issue through
Saturday for these back bay areas.

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.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
23/07 PM     6.1        1.5        1.7      Minor
24/07 AM     5.8        1.2        1.1       None
24/08 PM     5.4        0.8        0.9       None
25/08 AM     5.6        1.0        0.5       None
25/09 PM     4.7        0.0        0.3       None
26/09 AM     5.6        1.0        0.2       None

Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
23/06 PM     3.6        1.1        1.1      Minor
24/06 AM     3.4        0.9        0.7       None
24/06 PM     2.8        0.3        0.5       None
25/07 AM     2.9        0.4        0.0       None
25/07 PM     2.3       -0.2       -0.1       None
26/08 AM     2.8        0.3       -0.3       None

&&

Freeman Arts Pavilion puts final touches on $43M expansion ahead of 2026 season

Drew Bellinger
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Drew Bellinger joined the CoastTV News team in August 2025 as a video journalist. Before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Towson University in 2024, he completed a General Studies Associate's degree program from the Community College of Baltimore County.

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Jul 6, 2026
Jul 6, 2026 Updated Jul 6, 2026

SELBYVILLE, Del. - The Freeman Arts Pavilion is putting the finishing touches on its new $43 million facility as it prepares to debut its updated look ahead of the 2026 season.

After construction began back in January of 2025, the Freeman Arts Pavilion will transform into a 5-acre campus ready to welcome 4,000 audience members for music and art performances.

The facility will become a venue featuring lawn, box, and standard chair seating all around.

There will even be a boardwalk vending area with shops and more that will feature local businesses, something organizers say will help give back to the community.

The project has been years in the making, according to Michelle Freeman, president of the Freeman Foundation.

"Every year it's evolved a little bit, it's changed, it's grown," Freeman says.

Freeman says the venue was redesigned with flexibility in mind and includes newer production equipment that will create a more immersive experience for audiences.

"We can still allow people to dance on these little lily pads that we built. So it's 19 years of experience with our audience and partnership with our audience, and things that they told us, and comments that they've made that we've listened to and responded to in building this permanent stage," Freeman says.

Organizers say parking will be available in on-site lots as well as by shuttle service from Johnsons Farm, located about a mile down Route 20.

Freeman says the pavilion has welcomed around 1.2 million visitors since opening about 20 years ago, and for some like David Doane, they can't wait to return for another concert.

"They've had acts come in here and brought in kids and the community to see something you'd never see anywhere else; it's wonderful," Doane says.

After years of planning and construction, the new pavilion is preparing to welcome audiences for its opening act ahead of the 2026 season.

That opening act will take place Wednesday, July 8, at the pavilion, for a performance from Matteo Bocelli. The pavilion's website says children 12 and under are free to attend and do not need a ticket when sitting in the Lawn section.

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Drew Bellinger joined the CoastTV News team in August 2025 as a video journalist. Before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Towson University in 2024, he completed a General Studies Associate's degree program from the Community College of Baltimore County.