Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
two to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT
Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning
through Monday evening.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will impact the
region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to major coastal flood
impacts are increasingly likely. Significant beach erosion and
dune breaching is possible due to very high surf conditions.
Interests along the Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay and its tidal
tributaries, back bays, and tidal waterways should remain alert
for forecast updates regarding this potentially significant
coastal flood event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop.

Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life
and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency
management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from
time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information
becomes available.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/12 PM     7.2        1.5        0.2      Minor
11/01 AM     5.5       -0.2        0.3       None
11/01 PM     7.2        1.5        0.4      Minor
12/02 AM     6.8        1.1        1.9      Minor
12/02 PM     9.5        3.8        3.0      Major

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/12 PM     6.4        1.8        0.8      Minor
11/12 AM     5.0        0.3        0.8       None
11/12 PM     6.4        1.8        1.0      Minor
12/01 AM     5.8        1.2        1.9       None
12/02 PM     9.0        4.3        3.9      Major
13/02 AM     7.7        3.0        4.0     Moderate

&&

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
two to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT
Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning
through Monday evening.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will impact the
region Sunday through Monday. Moderate to major coastal flood
impacts are increasingly likely. Significant beach erosion and
dune breaching is possible due to very high surf conditions.
Interests along the Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay and its tidal
tributaries, back bays, and tidal waterways should remain alert
for forecast updates regarding this potentially significant
coastal flood event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop.

Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life
and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency
management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from
time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information
becomes available.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/12 PM     7.2        1.5        0.2      Minor
11/01 AM     5.5       -0.2        0.3       None
11/01 PM     7.2        1.5        0.4      Minor
12/02 AM     6.8        1.1        1.9      Minor
12/02 PM     9.5        3.8        3.0      Major

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
10/12 PM     6.4        1.8        0.8      Minor
11/12 AM     5.0        0.3        0.8       None
11/12 PM     6.4        1.8        1.0      Minor
12/01 AM     5.8        1.2        1.9       None
12/02 PM     9.0        4.3        3.9      Major
13/02 AM     7.7        3.0        4.0     Moderate

&&

Lewes boy Zeke Clark throws first pitch at Phillies home opener

Madeleine Overturf
Madeleine Overturf
Evening Broadcast Journalist

Madeleine has been with Draper Media since 2016, when she first worked as Sussex County Bureau Chief. She helped launch the rebranded CoastTV in 2019. As co-anchor of CoastTV News at 5 and 6, Maddie helps organize the evening newscasts and performs managerial responsibilities such as helping find and assign stories, approving scripts, and making content decisions.

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Mar 29, 2024
Mar 29, 2024 Updated Mar 29, 2024

Zeke Clark Pitch

PHILADELPHIA, PA— A young Lewes boy showcased his resilience and courage Friday by throwing the ceremonial first pitch at Citizens Bank Park.

Zeke Clark, who tragically lost his leg in a lawnmower accident last year, stepped onto the field Friday March 29 to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Philadelphia Phillies' home opener.

Clark took to the mound after Thursday's rain delay pushed the game back to Friday, demonstrating remarkable strength and determination in front of a crowd of 40,000 fans. Not only did he deliver a pitch, but he also had the opportunity to interact with the beloved Phillies mascot, the Philly Phanatic.

Ahead of the game, Clark and his mother Maria appeared on CoastLife where they showed off his baseball skills. She told CoastLife's Paige Marley that Zeke's surgeon at Nemours Children's Hospital was going to be by his side on the field. They expressed not only how special this opportunity is, but how much Delmarva has helped Zeke thrive.

"We really couldn't have done anything or gotten through anything we've been through without the community," Maria told CoastLife. "Knowing that people were immediately thinking of the future, it meant a lot."

Clark says Sussex Academy Swim and Delaware Dynamics Gymnastics were key for Zeke's continued recovery.

For Clark and his family, taking the mound at the Phillies' home opener was not just about throwing a pitch; it was a symbol of strength, hope, and the unwavering spirit of a young boy who refuses to let circumstances define him.

Madeleine Overturf

Evening Broadcast Journalist

Madeleine has been with Draper Media since 2016, when she first worked as Sussex County Bureau Chief. She helped launch the rebranded CoastTV in 2019. As co-anchor of CoastTV News at 5 and 6, Maddie helps organize the evening newscasts and performs managerial responsibilities such as helping find and assign stories, approving scripts, and making content decisions.