Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal New Jersey and Delaware.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Friday.

* 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...Onshore flow and the recent Full Moon will
create conditions favorable for higher waters levels. It
appears that the higher water will only last for one tide cycle
however.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/10 AM     4.7        0.0        0.9       None
26/10 PM     6.1        1.5        0.8      Minor
27/11 AM     4.8        0.2        1.0       None
27/11 PM     6.1        1.5        1.0      Minor
28/12 PM     4.7        0.0        0.9       None
29/12 AM     5.7        1.0        0.8       None

Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/09 AM     6.0        0.3        0.6       None
26/09 PM     7.7        2.0        1.2      Minor
27/10 AM     6.4        0.7        1.0       None
27/10 PM     7.3        1.6        1.1      Minor
28/11 AM     5.8        0.1        0.5       None
28/11 PM     6.6        0.9        0.7       None

Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/09 AM     5.7        0.5        0.8       None
26/09 PM     7.1        1.9        1.2      Minor
27/10 AM     6.2        1.0        1.3       None
27/10 PM     6.7        1.5        1.0      Minor
28/11 AM     5.7        0.5        0.8       None
28/11 PM     6.2        1.0        0.8       None

Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/09 AM     4.1       -0.3        0.0       None
26/09 PM     6.1        1.7        1.1      Minor
27/10 AM     4.8        0.4        0.7       None
27/10 PM     5.5        1.1        0.8       None
28/11 AM     4.7        0.3        0.7       None
28/11 PM     4.9        0.5        0.4       None

Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/09 AM     4.9        0.3        1.0       None
26/09 PM     6.8        2.2        1.4      Minor
27/10 AM     5.3        0.7        1.4       None
27/10 PM     6.3        1.7        1.1      Minor
28/11 AM     4.8        0.2        0.9       None
28/11 PM     5.8        1.2        0.9       None

Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/08 AM     3.6       -0.4        0.8       None
26/10 PM     5.8        1.8        1.0      Minor
27/09 AM     4.2        0.2        1.3       None
27/10 PM     5.4        1.4        0.9      Minor
28/11 AM     3.8       -0.2        0.5       None
28/11 PM     4.8        0.8        0.4       None

Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/08 AM     4.9       -0.2        0.9       None
26/09 PM     6.9        1.8        1.2      Minor
27/09 AM     5.4        0.3        1.4       None
27/11 PM     6.0        0.9        0.3       None
28/10 AM     5.0       -0.1        1.0       None
28/11 PM     6.0        0.9        0.6       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
26/09 AM     2.7        0.2        0.5       None
26/09 PM     3.9        1.4        0.9      Minor
27/10 AM     3.2        0.7        1.0       None
27/10 PM     3.6        1.1        0.7      Minor
28/11 AM     2.8        0.3        0.6       None
28/11 PM     3.2        0.7        0.5       None

&&

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Rehoboth Beach Businesses Prepare for Memorial Day Weekend

Torie Seagraves
Torie Seagraves
Reporter

Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.

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May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023 Updated May 24, 2023

Rehoboth Beach Businesses Prepare for Memorial Day Weekend

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner and as more people head to the beach, businesses are preparing for a big rush. It takes a lot of employees to staff the beach's attractions.

Dean Shuttleworth, General Manager for Thrashers, said their profits for an average weekend in the off season to Memorial Day weekend quadruples, "I think we have just enough to get through Memorial Day weekend but once we get over this hump, when school's get out, we'll definitely need to hire another ten to twenty employees."

The Sea Shell Shop on the other hand is prepared for a busy summer, "We're doing really well with hiring this year. We have four students coming from overseas and that's a good amount so we're ready to go!" said Owner Patty Derrick.

Shuttleworth said he tried to hire 10 J-1 students, but received several denials for them to come. On top of that, is the challenge of finding employees who can live close by, "-there's a housing shortage really because most of the houses that used to be rented at affordable prices are now turned into multimillion dollar homes. So it becomes more and more difficult every year."

Funland is ready to go with 110 employees for this weekend.

"We are expecting to have a very busy summer just like last year. Last year was a record for us and we hope we're as busy as last summer." said Chris Darr, a Manager at Funland.

Funland will be open for Memorial Day weekend but won't be open during the week until June. All of the Thrasher's locations in Rehoboth will be open come next week, and the Sea Shell Shop remains open for business.

Torie Seagraves

Reporter

Torie joined CoastTV's team in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications and a minor in Journalism. Before working at CoastTV, Torie interned with Delaware Today and Delaware State News. She also freelanced with Delaware State News following her internship.