Issue date: 2026-02-23T09:46+00:00
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of moderate coastal flooding possible with the high tide this afternoon along back bays. Minor tidal flooding may linger into the high tide cycle tonight, particularly along the back bays.
Issue date: 2026-02-23T07:39+00:00
...A MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH TODAY... .A major winter storm will continue to impact the region through today. Very heavy snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions are expected. Moderate to heavy snowfall with rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour or more will persist into the morning hours. The heavy, wet snow will stick to trees and power lines, resulting in scattered tree damage and power outages. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Delaware Beaches and Inland Sussex Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage and result in scattered power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of snow possible.