The new vessel is designed to provide rapid response capabilities for oil spills in the Delaware Bay region.
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The body found in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday has been identified as Matthew Oliver. He was a missing waterman from New Jersey, according to Delaware State Police.
Today stays warm and sunny across Delmarva, but temperatures step down from yesterday’s record highs. Cooler air arrives near the coast Saturday as a backdoor front pushes in, while inland areas stay milder. Minor tidal flooding is expected along the Delaware coast and Delaware Bay Saturday evening into Saturday night, followed by showers, a few thunderstorms, and a sharp cool down late Saturday night into Sunday. Much colder air settles in early next week, with widespread frost or freeze conditions likely Monday night into Tuesday morning.
The lighthouse's foundation has not determined whether relocation is possible, nor have they identified a specific site.
A barge caught fire in the Delaware Bay Tuesday, prompting several agencies to respond near Smyrna. On Wednesday morning, Delaware Emergency Management Agency announced that the barge fire was brought under control.
Dense fog and light rain are expected in Sussex County through Saturday before milder air begins arriving late in the day.
After more than two weeks of bitter cold, the ice that locked up much of the Delaware Bay is finally starting to loosen its grip.
Prolonged freezing temperatures have partially frozen the Delaware Bay, disrupting ferry service, challenging maritime navigation and drawing attention to rare winter conditions along the coast.
Icy conditions in the Delaware Bay has forced the cancelation of the departures for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.
The Cape May–Lewes Ferry has canceled all departures scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 12 due to the approaching coastal storm forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas to the region.