The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company met its fundraising goal to purchase a new side-by-side, a vital tool in its pony rescue and management operations.
A powerful storm system will bring heavy rain, strong winds, and the potential for isolated severe weather to parts of Delmarva this weekend. Rain arrives Saturday afternoon, with temperatures rising overnight into the 60s by Sunday morning. A strong cold front will bring another round of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms Sunday afternoon, with wind gusts up to 60 mph. A sharp drop in temperatures follows, with wind chills in the teens Monday morning. Arctic air will settle in for much of next week ahead of a possible coastal storm Wednesday into Thursday, which could bring accumulating snow to the region.
Assateague Island finds itself in a battle against erosion as waves encroach upon its bayside picnic area, causing significant loss since January.
This week, Delmarva will experience an unsettled weather pattern with multiple systems bringing showers, thunderstorms, and temperature swings, with conditions varying significantly depending on the movement of associated cold and warm fronts.
A cold front moving through Sussex County tonight will bring a shift in winds and introduce cooler air and marine stratus along the coast, with temperatures peaking in the upper 60s to low/mid 70s today and dropping to the upper 50s to low 60s by Friday.
An ancient fish was found on the shore at Assateague Island National Seashore. Watch here to learn what park officials are reminding people ab…
A backdoor cold front moving southwestward brings stable, dry conditions tonight and cloudy weather with a chance of light afternoon showers on Friday, with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to low 60s.
Holes on Assateague Island cause hazards to guests, rangers and horses.
The saltwater cowboys say 72 foals were auctioned off, setting a new record with total sales reaching an impressive $509,175.
The 98th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim drew crowds from across the country to witness a unique and time-honored tradition on Chincoteague and Assateague islands.