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Storm Warning
Issued: 8:06 AM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow could lead to near zero visibility at times tonight through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Blizzard Warning
Issued: 7:57 AM Feb. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Delaware Beaches and Inland Sussex Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday. * 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. Some mixed precipitation possible this evening before a change to all snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 7:45 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...At this level, 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. At this level, flooding may become severe enough to cause structural damage along with widespread roadway flooding in coastal and bayside communities, and near inland tidal waterways. Some locations may become isolated by the flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional coastal flooding may linger into Monday afternoon's high tide cycles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 22/12 AM 6.7 1.0 1.3 Minor 22/01 PM 6.4 0.7 1.9 None 23/01 AM 8.2 2.5 2.8 Moderate 23/01 PM 7.2 1.5 3.1 Minor 24/02 AM 6.7 1.0 1.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 22/12 AM 5.5 0.8 1.3 None 22/12 PM 5.7 1.0 2.1 None 23/01 AM 8.0 3.3 3.8 Major 23/12 PM 6.5 1.8 3.3 Minor 24/01 AM 5.9 1.2 1.7 None &&
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