The Delaware Forest Service issued a statement urging people to be careful when doing controlled burns. This comes after the National Weather Service, in collaboration with state wildfire supervisors, issued a special weather statement over the weekend indicating an elevated fire risk due to dropping humidity levels and high winds across the region, including Delaware.

CoastTV Meteorologists don't see any rain in their 10 day extended forecast. It is possible this drought can push into the first week of November. 

As 2023 winds down and Sussex County residents prepare for the 2024 festivities, the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree has become a cherished annual tradition.