Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

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.

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
17/04 AM     3.2        1.2        0.8        2       NONE
17/04 PM     3.1        1.1        0.8       1-2      NONE
18/04 AM     3.2        1.2        0.8        1       NONE
18/05 PM     3.1        1.1        0.7        1       NONE
19/05 AM     3.2        1.2        0.8        1       NONE
19/06 PM     3.2        1.2        0.7        1       NONE

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
17/01 PM     3.3        1.2        0.9        2       NONE
18/02 AM     3.5        1.4        0.9        2      MINOR
18/02 PM     3.4        1.3        0.8        1      MINOR
19/02 AM     3.4        1.3        0.9        1      MINOR
19/03 PM     3.6        1.5        0.9        1      MINOR

CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
17/01 PM     3.1        0.9        1.1        1       NONE
18/01 AM     3.3        1.1        1.0        1       NONE
18/02 PM     3.1        0.9        1.0        1       NONE
19/02 AM     3.4        1.2        1.2        1       NONE
19/02 PM     3.5        1.3        1.2        1       NONE

&&

Elections

Matt Meyer defeats Bethany Hall-Long in Democratic Primary bid for Delaware Governor

Sep 10, 2024
Sep 10, 2024 Updated Sep 10, 2024

Matt Meyer wins Delaware Gubernatorial Democratic Primary

Matt Meyer wins Delaware Gubernatorial Democratic Primary

DELAWARE - New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has defeated current Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long in what has been a contentious primary race in the First State, according to the Associated Press. Unofficial poll results Tuesday night reflect a tight race between the two candidates with Meyer taking a slight but decisive lead throughout the evening.

As of 9:10 p.m., Meyer has 21,155 and Hall-Long has 15,846.

Meyer will now face Republican primary winner Mike Ramone in the 2024 General Election to replace outgoing Gov. John Carney, who has reached his two-term limit.