...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
18/10 AM     7.0        1.3        0.9      Minor
18/11 PM     6.5        0.8        1.4       None
19/11 AM     7.0        1.3        0.8      Minor
19/11 PM     5.4       -0.3        0.8       None
20/12 PM     6.6        0.9        0.6      Minor
21/01 AM     4.9       -0.8        0.5       None

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
18/10 AM     6.5        1.8        0.8      Minor
18/10 PM     5.9        1.2        1.2       None
19/11 AM     6.2        1.5        0.5      Minor
19/11 PM     4.7        0.0        0.3       None
20/11 AM     5.6        1.0        0.0       None
21/12 AM     4.0       -0.7       -0.1       None

&&

...Increased Risk of Fire Spread through This Afternoon...

There is an increased risk of fire spread through this afternoon.
Relative humidity values are expected to fall to around 20% to
25% across much of the area. This will be combined with north to
northeast winds near 10 to 15 mph, with sporadic gusts of 18 to
20 mph possible at times, temperatures in the mid 60s to near 70
degrees, and abundant sunshine. These conditions will support the
spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become
difficult to control.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly
extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources,
including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to your
state's forest fire management agency for more information on
burn restrictions in your local area.

Relative humidity values will remain low into the weekend, however
winds will be much lighter. Burn restrictions may still be in
place given the very dry conditions and lack of any recent
rainfall.