Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cape May.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...The greatest impacts from coastal flooding
are expected with this evening's high tide. Locally major
flooding impacts are possible.

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 Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
21/08 PM     8.1        3.4        3.0      Major
22/09 AM     6.6        2.0        2.5      Minor
22/09 PM     7.0        2.3        1.9     Moderate
23/10 AM     5.5        0.8        1.3       None
23/10 PM     6.1        1.5        1.1      Minor
24/10 AM     5.2        0.5        0.8       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
21/08 PM     7.1        3.1        2.5     Moderate
22/08 AM     5.6        1.6        2.1      Minor
22/08 PM     6.1        2.1        1.6      Minor
23/09 AM     5.0        1.0        1.2       None
23/09 PM     5.2        1.2        0.7       None
24/09 AM     4.3        0.3        0.5       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
21/08 PM     8.3        3.2        2.7      Major
22/08 AM     6.9        1.8        2.3      Minor
22/08 PM     7.4        2.3        1.8     Moderate
23/09 AM     5.9        0.8        1.1       None
23/09 PM     6.4        1.3        0.9      Minor
24/10 AM     5.5        0.4        0.6       None

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Temporary changes to Cape May-Lewes Ferry

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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May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024 Updated May 10, 2024

Cape May-Lewes Ferry — A maintenance issue is causing schedule changes for Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Courtesy of Cape May-Lewes Ferry.

A maintenance issue is causing schedule changes for Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Courtesy of Cape May-Lewes Ferry.

LEWES, Del.- The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is announcing changes in its fleet. According to a recent Facebook post, a maintenance issue is affecting one of their vessels. The local ferry service has announced a temporary consolidation of sailings scheduled for Friday, May 10. The service says customers with reservations and valid contact information will receive email and text notifications if their departure times are impacted.

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry says the impacted sailings include those departing at 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. from Cape May, as well as departures at 10:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. from Lewes. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry acknowledges that this adjustment may inconvenience travelers, but that it is focused on the safety and comfort of riders.

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.