High wind warning, coastal flood warning issued for Delaware as powerful storm approaches
A high wind warning was issued for Sussex County Monday and the rest of Delaware is under a high wind watch as a powerful storm prepares to hit the state Tuesday afternoon and run into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Delaware is expected to see heavy rains and flooding from the storm, but the forecasted winds have continued to get stronger with each update from the National Weather Service.
As of 6 p.m., the National Weather Service is forecasting wind speeds of 60 mph in Sussex County and along the Atlantic and Delaware Bay coasts. Maximum wind gusts were expected to hit 52 mph in Dover and 49 mph in Wilmington. The winds will cause dangerous seas to build up to 15 to 20 feet.
The storm is expected to bring 1.5 to 3 inches of rain in the state. The largest total, stretching from Wilmington to Morristown, New Jersey/ Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, is expected to get 4 inches of rain.
The heaviest rains are expected to start at 6 p.m. and last until 2 a.m.
The heavy rains will cause flooding throughout Delaware, which is under a flood watch. New Castle County is under a coastal flood warning. Spotty to minor coastal flooding is expected north of Leipsic down to Fenwick Island.
Snow in the extended Delaware forecast
After the storms pass through the region Wednesday, the state will dry out Thursday before another dose of rain Friday afternoon through Saturday morning, according to AccuWeather.com. Heavy rains Friday night could lead to more flooding.
Sunday will dry up with much cooler temperatures as the high will only reach 39 degrees with lows in the mid-20s. Monday will be sunny with highs reaching 34 and lows in the mid-20s.
Then on Tuesday, we have a shot at snow with highs only reaching 33 degrees. The intermittent snow will last until Wednesday. Snow totals could reach 2.5 inches, according to AccuWeather.com.
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