Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex Counties in Delaware.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT
Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning
through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...With moderate flooding, 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...

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
20/12 PM     7.5        1.8        1.5      Minor
21/12 AM     7.4        1.7        2.2      Minor
21/12 PM     7.9        2.2        2.0     Moderate
22/01 AM     7.0        1.3        2.2      Minor
22/01 PM     7.9        2.2        2.2     Moderate
23/01 AM     6.7        1.0        2.5      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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
20/11 AM     6.9        2.2        1.4      Minor
20/11 PM     6.8        2.2        2.0      Minor
21/12 PM     7.4        2.8        1.9     Moderate
22/12 AM     6.5        1.8        2.1      Minor
22/01 PM     7.1        2.5        1.8     Moderate
23/01 AM     6.0        1.3        2.0      Minor

&&

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Kent and Inland Sussex Counties in Delaware.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT
Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning
through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...With moderate flooding, 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...

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
20/12 PM     7.5        1.8        1.5      Minor
21/12 AM     7.4        1.7        2.2      Minor
21/12 PM     7.9        2.2        2.0     Moderate
22/01 AM     7.0        1.3        2.2      Minor
22/01 PM     7.9        2.2        2.2     Moderate
23/01 AM     6.7        1.0        2.5      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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
20/11 AM     6.9        2.2        1.4      Minor
20/11 PM     6.8        2.2        2.0      Minor
21/12 PM     7.4        2.8        1.9     Moderate
22/12 AM     6.5        1.8        2.1      Minor
22/01 PM     7.1        2.5        1.8     Moderate
23/01 AM     6.0        1.3        2.0      Minor

&&

Ocean City looks to add more safety features for pedestrians on Coastal Highway

Brendan Conroy
Brendan Conroy
Reporter

Brendan Conroy joined the CoastTV News team in July 2024 as a Video Journalist. He is from Halfmoon, New York. Brendan graduated from Penn State University in May of 2024 where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Sports Studies, along with a certificate in Sports Journalism. He enjoyed being a member in numerous news clubs on campus, as well as being News Director for the university's student run radio station, CommRadio.

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Sep 19, 2024
Sep 19, 2024 Updated 10 hrs ago

Ocean City Roadwork — Ocean City adding more safety features to their crosswalks and more on Coastal Highway.

Ocean City adding more safety features to their crosswalks and more on Coastal Highway.

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Ocean City is planning to introduce new safety features along Coastal Highway following an increase in accidents.

According to the State Highway Administration, the stretch of road has seen 298 accidents over the past decade, resulting in 303 injuries and seven deaths.

Jennifer Fimiani, a 15-year resident of Ocean City, believes the state needs to act on this.

"They have to do something. There is liability here, and the police can only do so much. We need to make it safe for residents and visitors," Fimiani said.

With safety being a top concern, the state is looking to add more features like more fences and crosswalk buttons, along with more signs on the road.

Talks aren’t expected to increase until 2025, but the SHA says they are eager to improve road safety for pedestrians and drivers alike.

Brendan Conroy

Reporter

Brendan Conroy joined the CoastTV News team in July 2024 as a Video Journalist. He is from Halfmoon, New York. Brendan graduated from Penn State University in May of 2024 where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Sports Studies, along with a certificate in Sports Journalism. He enjoyed being a member in numerous news clubs on campus, as well as being News Director for the university's student run radio station, CommRadio.