Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding may become severe enough to
cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding
in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal
waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood
waters.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
25/09 PM     8.2        2.5        2.2     Moderate
26/10 AM     8.8        3.1        2.8      Major
26/10 PM     8.4        2.7        2.4     Moderate
27/10 AM     8.4        2.7        2.1     Moderate
27/11 PM     8.1        2.4        2.2     Moderate
28/11 AM     7.9        2.2        1.4     Moderate

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
25/09 PM     7.6        3.0        2.8     Moderate
26/09 AM     8.1        3.4        3.3      Major
26/09 PM     7.8        3.2        3.0     Moderate
27/09 AM     6.9        2.2        1.9      Minor
27/10 PM     5.6        1.0        0.9       None
28/10 AM     6.2        1.5        1.0      Minor

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Humane Animal Partners gives out portable shelters for feral cats

Brandon Ferguson
Brandon Ferguson
Managing Editor, Broadcast Journalist

Brandon started at CoastTV News in June 2024, anchoring the weekend newscasts for more than a year and reporting during the week. In May 2026, Brandon transitioned into the managing editor and 11 p.m. anchor positions.

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Nov 13, 2024
Nov 13, 2024 Updated Nov 13, 2024

HAP Van with shelters — 2 shelters per person

2 shelters per person

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - The Rehoboth Beach HAP location is giving out more then 50 feral cat shelters as cold weather is on the horizon.

Leigh Dempsey, the director of Rehoboth HAP, says these shelters are made for the outdoors, "It’s a Rubbermaid tote that is insulated and filled with straw, and then the lids are zip-tied down," Dempsey said. "It’s really just meant to provide a warm, dry place for the cats to stay and hunker down in the winter months."

Insulated shelters for feral cats

Marty McKinley received one shelter from HAP and says it’s crucial to keep these cats safe.

"Here in Sussex County, it gets very windy in the wintertime," McKinley said. "It’s the wind that really bothers them the most, so having a house like this for an outdoor cat is really important."

If you could not make it out to the Rehoboth Beach HAP location you can request a shelter on a google form.

Brandon Ferguson

Managing Editor, Broadcast Journalist

Brandon started at CoastTV News in June 2024, anchoring the weekend newscasts for more than a year and reporting during the week. In May 2026, Brandon transitioned into the managing editor and 11 p.m. anchor positions.