Weather Alert

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

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

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

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

* 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.

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.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
14/09 AM     5.6       -0.1        0.8       None
14/10 PM     7.3        1.6        0.3      Minor
15/10 AM     5.0       -0.7        0.2       None
15/10 PM     7.3        1.6        0.3      Minor
16/11 AM     5.2       -0.5        0.3       None

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
14/08 AM     4.6       -0.0        0.8       None
14/09 PM     6.4        1.8        0.8      Minor
15/09 AM     4.3       -0.4        0.5       None
15/10 PM     6.2        1.5        0.6      Minor
16/10 AM     4.5       -0.2        0.6       None

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Scammers use real names impersonating Maryland troopers

Alyssa Baker
Alyssa Baker
Producer

Alyssa Baker joined the CoastTV team as a producer in February 2023. She is from Philadelphia. Alyssa graduated from West Chester University with a degree in media and culture. She participated in multiple broadcasting internships while in school, most recently with WPHL 17 in Philadelphia.

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Aug 12, 2024
Aug 12, 2024 Updated Aug 12, 2024

Phone Scams — Maryland State Police are warning the public of phone scams where they say the scammers are using real names of troopers.

Maryland State Police are warning the public of phone scams where they say the scammers are using real names of troopers.

SALISBURY, Md.- The Maryland State Police are warning the public to be on high alert following reports of a phone scam where the scammers impersonate law enforcement officers to steal personal information. According to the police, scammers have been fraudulently identifying themselves using the names of actual Maryland State troopers or by claiming to work for the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. In some cases, the caller ID displayed appears to be a legitimate phone number associated with the Maryland State Police or the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, adding a layer of credibility to the ruse.

To prevent attacks from scammers, troopers emphasize that Maryland State Police will never request money or personal financial information over the phone. If you receive a suspicious call, the police recommend asking for the caller's name, rank, badge number, and work assignment without providing any information and before hanging up. According to troopers, to verify the caller's identity, contact the Maryland State Police or local police department directly. The police are urging anyone who may have provided information to a scammer to immediately notify their financial institutions and to file a complaint through the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Alyssa Baker

Producer

Alyssa Baker joined the CoastTV team as a producer in February 2023. She is from Philadelphia. Alyssa graduated from West Chester University with a degree in media and culture. She participated in multiple broadcasting internships while in school, most recently with WPHL 17 in Philadelphia.