A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for New Castle County, Delaware, with minor tidal flooding expected in the overnight hours.
The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly, New Jersey has issued the advisory, which runs from midnight tonight through 4 a.m. Thursday. Forecasters say up to half a foot of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
The biggest concern? Your morning commute. Flooding is expected to impact the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways, and some partial or full road closures are possible.
Authorities are urging residents to take precautions before the flooding begins. Do not leave your vehicle parked in areas prone to tidal flooding overnight. If you do encounter standing water on the road, turn around — do not attempt to drive through it. Water can be deeper than it appears, putting you and your vehicle at serious risk.
The advisory expires at 4 a.m. Thursday. Residents can monitor updated water level information and local tide gauge data through the National Water Prediction Service at water.noaa.gov.
Stay with TV Delmarva for any updates to this advisory overnight.
