Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one 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, Cape May and Atlantic Coastal Cape May.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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...Spotty moderate flooding is possible at
high tide in the back bays of Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay,
and Little Assawoman Bay in Delaware through this evening's
high tide cycle.

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.

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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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
30/04 PM     6.4        1.8        2.1      Minor
31/04 AM     4.9        0.2        1.3       None
31/04 PM     3.8       -0.9       -0.4       None
01/05 AM     3.1       -1.6       -0.9       None
01/06 PM     3.9       -0.8       -0.5       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
30/02 PM     5.8        1.8        2.2      Minor
31/03 AM     4.3        0.3        1.2       None
31/04 PM     3.2       -0.8       -0.6       None
01/05 AM     2.4       -1.6       -1.2       None
01/05 PM     3.1       -0.9       -0.9       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
30/03 PM     6.6        1.5        2.0      Minor
31/04 AM     5.1        0.0        1.2       None
31/04 PM     4.0       -1.1       -0.7       None
01/05 AM     3.1       -2.0       -1.2       None
01/05 PM     4.0       -1.1       -0.8       None

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Closings

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Rehoboth Beach outlets bustling with holiday shoppers

Kevin Zipay
Kevin Zipay
Reporter

Kevin joined the CoastTV News team in November 2023 as a video journalist. He is a Rowan University graduate with a degree in radio television and film and a minor in sports communications. While at Rowan, Kevin worked at the campus television station, RTN, and was also a member of the Rowan radio station, 89.7 WGLS-FM.

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Dec 1, 2024
Dec 1, 2024 Updated Dec 1, 2024

Black Friday — Black Friday shopping is in full swing, as the Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach opened at 6 a.m. on Nov. 29.

Black Friday shopping is in full swing, as the Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach opened at 6 a.m. on Nov. 29.

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - The holiday shopping season kicked off in full force over Thanksgiving weekend, with millions of shoppers seeking out deals. The Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach were no exception, drawing large crowds eager to capitalize on discounts.

Caroline Mazzella, a shopper who visited the outlets on Black Friday, described the experience as a retail marathon. “We came down on Friday afternoon. And we were just shopping till we dropped,” she said. “Our car is full. I can't get one more package in there. We're going to try.”

Local businesses in and around the outlets reported a significant uptick in traffic over the weekend. At Francesca’s, a women’s clothing store, the surge in shoppers was noticeable right from the start.

“We actually had 3,000 people coming through the door,” said Anna-Marie Emmi, an employee at Francesca’s. “On an average Saturday, it’s usually around 700 to 800. So it was busy.”

The influx of customers during the weekend gave retailers a boost, and many hope the momentum will carry through the rest of the holiday season. Emmi said she would love to see Francesca’s maintain this level of activity.

Kevin Zipay

Reporter

Kevin joined the CoastTV News team in November 2023 as a video journalist. He is a Rowan University graduate with a degree in radio television and film and a minor in sports communications. While at Rowan, Kevin worked at the campus television station, RTN, and was also a member of the Rowan radio station, 89.7 WGLS-FM.