Delaware
Delaware in high fire danger as drought continues. Rain in the forecast
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Motorists are warned to watch out for deer on the roads to help avoid collisions during the fall season.
Delaware is still drought-stricken, but coming rain will provide some relief from the persistent dry pattern.
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows the entire state in a severe drought. Regionally, the drought has worsened, with parts of Burlington, Atlantic and Ocean counties in New Jersey one step above severe, at an extreme drought.
Wilmington has not had measurable rain in 41 days, and Georgetown hasn’t had measurable rain in 42 days. Both of those figures are records for most consecutive days without measurable rain. The previous records were toppled last week.
However, there is finally rain in the forecast on Sunday night. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Joe DeSilva, up to a half of an inch is possible between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.
While that amount of rain will do little to alleviate the severe drought, DeSilva said it’s not nothing.
“It will be quite beneficial considering we’ve been so dry over the past month and a half or so,” he said. “So while it likely won’t improve the drought conditions all that much, it will be rather appreciable.”
After Sunday, Thursday and Friday offer another chance at more rain.
Before the rain, there is an enhanced risk of fire spread in the entire state. The conditions are exceptionally dry, and a red flag warning was in effect Friday because of high wind gusts and dry conditions. While it will not be as gusty, fire risk persists. An outdoor burn ban from the state fire marshal has been in effect for nearly a month.
When will it rain in New Castle County?
The best chance of rain in New Castle County is between 7 p.m. on Sunday through 6 a.m. on Monday, according to forecasts from the weather service.
Saturday: Sunny, high 57, low 36
Sunday: Clouds increase with rain in the evening, high 62, low 54
Veterans Day: Clearing, high 70, low 47
When will it rain in Kent County?
The best chance of rain in Kent County is between 7 p.m. on Sunday through 6 a.m. on Monday, according to forecasts from the weather service.
Saturday: Sunny, high 57, low 37
Sunday: Clouds increase to rain in the evening, high 64, low 55
Veterans Day: Clearing, high 71, low 46
When will it rain in Sussex County?
The best chance of rain in Sussex County is between 7 p.m. on Sunday through 6 a.m. on Monday, according to forecasts from the weather service.
Saturday: Sunny, high 59, low 35
Sunday: Clouds increase to rain in the evening, high 65, low 56
Veterans Day: Clearing, high 74, low 47
WILMINGTON – Today, in his first executive action as Governor of Delaware, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #1, ordering state agencies to prioritize the development of youth apprenticeship programs across the state.
Led by the Delaware Department of Education, Executive Order #1 establishes a statewide working group consisting of at least 15 members from across labor, educational, and nongovernmental sectors, with the ultimate goal of developing proposed processes and policies to expand youth apprenticeships and workforce development across the state.
“If we’re serious about educating our kids, then we need to be serious about the opportunities we want them to have,” said Governor Meyer. “Workforce development programs for youth are integral to growing Delaware’s economy in a way that all families can prosper. This executive order aims to improve access to apprenticeships so we can better prioritize the needs of working families, invest in our children’s futures, and ensure we’re building an efficient and sustainable 21st-century economy.”
Read the Full Executive Order Here.
Governor Meyer is committed to using the full power of his office to bring meaningful change to Delaware. The order will implement immediate, actionable measures that aim to reform how we prepare our kids for the jobs of tomorrow. By bringing stakeholders from across Delaware to the table, Governor Meyer is laying the foundation for a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous Delaware for generations to come.
For any questions or to schedule a one-on-one interview with Governor-elect Meyer, please contact Mila Myles at mila.myles@delaware.gov.
About Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
Governor Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who served as New Castle County Executive from 2017 through January 2025. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, Matt proved that government can still work for the people– delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware’s working families. Governor Meyer aims to bring that same result-driven leadership to the state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities.
From Wilmington to Kenya and Iraq: Growing up in Delaware, Matt attended schools in the Brandywine School District, followed by Wilmington Friends School, and then studied Computer Science & Political Science at Brown University. He then moved to Nairobi, Kenya, where he learned Swahili and created Ecosandals, a recycled footwear company that sold environmentally friendly footwear to customers in 17 countries on five continents. Matt subsequently spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, as a diplomat embedded with the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
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WILMINGTON – Today, in his first executive action as Governor of Delaware, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #1, ordering state agencies to prioritize the development of youth apprenticeship programs across the state.
Led by the Delaware Department of Education, Executive Order #1 establishes a statewide working group consisting of at least 15 members from across labor, educational, and nongovernmental sectors, with the ultimate goal of developing proposed processes and policies to expand youth apprenticeships and workforce development across the state.
“If we’re serious about educating our kids, then we need to be serious about the opportunities we want them to have,” said Governor Meyer. “Workforce development programs for youth are integral to growing Delaware’s economy in a way that all families can prosper. This executive order aims to improve access to apprenticeships so we can better prioritize the needs of working families, invest in our children’s futures, and ensure we’re building an efficient and sustainable 21st-century economy.”
Read the Full Executive Order Here.
Governor Meyer is committed to using the full power of his office to bring meaningful change to Delaware. The order will implement immediate, actionable measures that aim to reform how we prepare our kids for the jobs of tomorrow. By bringing stakeholders from across Delaware to the table, Governor Meyer is laying the foundation for a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous Delaware for generations to come.
For any questions or to schedule a one-on-one interview with Governor-elect Meyer, please contact Mila Myles at mila.myles@delaware.gov.
About Delaware Governor Matt Meyer
Governor Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who served as New Castle County Executive from 2017 through January 2025. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, Matt proved that government can still work for the people– delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware’s working families. Governor Meyer aims to bring that same result-driven leadership to the state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities.
From Wilmington to Kenya and Iraq: Growing up in Delaware, Matt attended schools in the Brandywine School District, followed by Wilmington Friends School, and then studied Computer Science & Political Science at Brown University. He then moved to Nairobi, Kenya, where he learned Swahili and created Ecosandals, a recycled footwear company that sold environmentally friendly footwear to customers in 17 countries on five continents. Matt subsequently spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, as a diplomat embedded with the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
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Delaware is set to welcome its 76th governor Tuesday. Democrat Matt Meyer is being sworn in at Delaware State University in Dover. State Sen. Kyle Evans Gay will become his lieutenant governor.
The ceremony was moved indoors amid dangerously cold temperatures.
Meyer was New Castle County executive from 2017 to 2025. He won the September Democratic primary for governor against Gov. Bethany Hall-Long and former state environmental chief Collin O’Mara, then beat former Republican House Minority Leader Mike Ramone in last year’s general election. Gay came out ahead of former Republican state Rep. Ruth Briggs King in November.
Hall-Long, the state’s lieutenant governor for the past eight years, assumed the position as Delaware’s top executive for a two-week stint after former Gov. John Carney resigned early to become the mayor of Wilmington on Jan. 7. Both were term-limited in their previous roles.
Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 20 drawing
15-16-32-47-54, Powerball: 06, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 3 numbers from Jan. 20 drawing
Day: 2-7-4
Night: 5-3-6
Check Play 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 4 numbers from Jan. 20 drawing
Day: 6-4-9-4
Night: 7-3-5-9
Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from Jan. 20 drawing
12-17-18-20-25-28
Check Multi-Win Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 20 drawing
04-08-12-22-35, Lucky Ball: 15
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from Jan. 20 drawing
02-04-22-23-32, Star Ball: 05, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 5 numbers from Jan. 20 drawing
Day: 1-2-8-0-8
Night: 2-9-0-3-9
Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
- Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
- Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
- Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
- For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.
Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
- Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
- Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.
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