Weather Alert

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

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.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/09 AM     7.4        1.7        2.3      Minor
22/10 PM     7.7        2.0        1.3     Moderate
23/10 AM     6.6        0.9        1.2      Minor
23/10 PM     7.4        1.7        1.1      Minor
24/11 AM     6.3        0.6        0.8       None
24/11 PM     6.8        1.1        0.8      Minor

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
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
24/10 PM     5.6        1.0        0.8       None

Maurice River at Bivalve
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/09 AM     8.0        1.7        2.3      Minor
22/09 PM     8.7        2.4        2.1     Moderate
23/10 AM     7.4        1.1        1.5       None
23/10 PM     8.0        1.7        1.4      Minor
24/11 AM     7.1        0.8        1.1       None
24/11 PM     7.5        1.2        1.1       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/08 AM     5.7        1.7        2.2      Minor
22/08 PM     6.4        2.4        1.9     Moderate
23/09 AM     4.9        0.9        1.1       None
23/09 PM     5.2        1.2        0.7       None
24/09 AM     4.4        0.4        0.6       None
24/10 PM     4.8        0.8        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
22/08 AM     6.8        1.7        2.2      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
24/10 PM     6.0        0.9        0.6       None

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Twin Branch Winery opens its doors again after being closed for 14 months

Zakiya Jennings
Zakiya Jennings
Reporter

Zakiya Jennings joined the CoastTV team as a Video Journalist in April 2024. She was born and raised in Somerset, New Jersey. Zakiya received her bachelor's degree from the largest HBCU in Maryland, Morgan State University, where she majored in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Political Science. During her time at Morgan State, she was a trusted reporter for all three of the university's media platforms - WEAA 88.9FM, BEAR TV, and The Spokesman, the student run online publication.

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Mar 7, 2025
Mar 7, 2025 Updated Mar 7, 2025

Pouring a glass of wine at Twin Branch Winery in Milton — Pouring a glass of wine at Twin Branch Winery in Milton.

Pouring a glass of wine at Twin Branch Winery in Milton.

MILTON, Del. - After more than a year, Twin Branch Winery in Milton is now open for business.

The winery shared to its Facebook page that its doors will be open this weekend after being closed for 15 months.

This comes after the county said Twin Branch Winery was operating without the proper land use approvals when it changed from being a winery to a wine tasting and events venue, according to the County.

Plenty of wine glasses were filled up on Friday, an experience Cheryl and Joe Crognali have missed out on for 14 months as the winery worked out permit issues.

The couple says while they love the vintage in their cup, it's not the only reason they make the 45 minute trip from Smyrna.

"Our friends from Pittsburgh are coming the week after next. We'll be back and they'll be here with us. We're excited that we're able to share this with them again."

The sense of community at the winery is what the Crognali's say continues to bring them back. It's that kind of communal support that general manager, Katie Hart, says kept them going from December 2023 to today.

"Every day we've had people asking, 'when do you open?' for the past year and a half almost. So being able to be back in this community, serving these people that have supported us so much along the way has meant the world to us," Hart shared.

The winery's permits were put in frames high up on a shelf. One employee said those permits are the big prize today.

They were needed to get the winery back up and running again.

According to Hart, Twin Branch Winery always had the necessary permits from the County and certificates from Delaware Alcoholic Beverages Commission to function as a farm winery.

The County previously told CoastTV the winery did not have the proper permit to function as a wine-tasting and events venue. This led to the winery closing as it applied for a conditional use permit and proper clearance from the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

Zakiya Jennings

Reporter

Zakiya Jennings joined the CoastTV team as a Video Journalist in April 2024. She was born and raised in Somerset, New Jersey. Zakiya received her bachelor's degree from the largest HBCU in Maryland, Morgan State University, where she majored in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Political Science. During her time at Morgan State, she was a trusted reporter for all three of the university's media platforms - WEAA 88.9FM, BEAR TV, and The Spokesman, the student run online publication.