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Delaware to get heavy rain, potential flooding Friday evening, snow forecast for next week
New storm threatens with blizzard, flooding and winds
Yet another significant weather system will pummel parts of the central and eastern United States into the weekend, including blizzard conditions, intense winds and severe weather.
Gear up for rainy weekend with possible flooding in store, followed by a chance of snow early next week.
The National Weather Service reports that the weekend weather pattern continues to be extremely active in the wake of an energetic jet stream and a pair of storms moving across the country.
Weekend rain, potential flooding coming through
The Northeast is forecast to receive another round of heavy rain stretching into the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England, just days after heavy storms flooded the area earlier in the week.
Rainfall amounts between 1 to 2 inches are less likely than Tuesday’s storm, but saturated ground conditions and higher stream and river levels due to snowmelt could lead to scattered flash flooding, particularly for urban areas, where a Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall, level 2 out of 4, is in effect, according to the weather service.
Alongside the heavy rain, very gusty winds and coastal flooding will be a concern for the Mid-Atlantic.
What is the weather like in Delaware this weekend?
A gale warning is in effect from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Friday for Delaware Bay water north and south of East Point, New Jersey and Slaughter Beach, Delaware.
Southeast winds between 25 knots and 35 knots are expected, with gusts up to 45 knots and extremely rough waters. Mariners are advised to alter their course, remain in port, seek safe harbor and secure vessels to prepare for severe conditions.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday for New Castle County.
Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
A coastal flood advisory for Sussex County will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
Up to a 1/2 foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways around the Delaware beaches and inland Sussex County.
While widespread minor flooding is forecast for both counties, isolated moderate flooding impacts are possible, along with partial or full road closures.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their trip if they must drive in inclement weather and not to drive around barricades or through water of unknown depths.
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet, New Jersey, to Fenwick Island, Delaware, are under a storm warning from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday.
Southeast winds between 30 knots and 40 knots are expected, with gusts up to 50 knots and 8-foot to 13-foot seas expected.
Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas, reducing visibility for mariners and potentially causing vessels to capsize, according to the National Weather Service.
Will Delaware get snow?
In wake of the weekend storm, a surge of Arctic air is forecast to pass into the Heartland, eventually making its way to the Mid-Atlantic.
According to the National Weather Service, snow is “likely” for the region early next week.
Delaware weather forecast
Friday is mostly sunny with a high near 47 degrees. Light and variable winds between 5 mph and 10 mph will be present in the afternoon, with the potential for gusts as high as 20 mph.
A 100% chance of rain and a possible thunderstorm are expected before 4 a.m. Storms may produce heavy rainfall, with 15 mph to 25 mph winds becoming 20 mph to 25 mph winds after midnight. Wind gusts could be as high as 40 mph. The low will be 54 degrees.
Saturday will see a chance of rain, mainly before 7 a.m., with sunny skies and a high of 43 degrees. It will be breezy with winds between 15 mph and 20 mph, and gusts as high as 35 mph. A 30% chance of precipitation is forecast.
By nightfall, it will be mostly clear with a low around 31 degrees. Winds between 10 mph to 15 mph will be present, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday will be sunny with a high near 40 degrees. Winds between 10 mph and 15 mph will be present, with gusts as high as 25 mph. By nightfall, a 20% chance of snow is expected. Skies will be mostly clear with a low around 20 degrees.
On Monday, Marting Luther King Jr. Day, skies will be partly sunny with a high near 33 degrees. In the evening, skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 25 degrees. A 40% chance of precipitation is possible and a chance of snow is forecast after 2 a.m.
Tuesday will be cloudy with a high near 34 degrees. A 70% chance of precipitation is forecast with snow likely after 8 a.m. In the evening, a 60% chance of snow is likely before 8 p.m. Skies will be cloudy with a low around 15 degrees.
Wednesday is forecast to be sunny and breezy with a high near 24 degrees.
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Storms hit Saturday shortly before 3 p.m. in Delaware County with limbs down on lines, wires down, plus lightning strikes, and quickly nearly 8,000 PECO customers were without power.
There was an accompanying deluge as well in parts of the county, with many low-lying areas flooding. The power outage number continued rising to 10,365 by 3:10 p.m., and to over 13,000 by 3:30. By 4 p.m. that number began to decline.
The first lightning strike dispatch was to a house in the 100 block of Edgewood Avenue in Haverford Township, and crews were dispatched minutes later to the Five Guys on Town Centre Drive in Concord Township.
Crews arriving on both scenes reported nothing was evident, but they would investigate further, according to radio traffic.
Fire stations were also sent to a water rescue in the 2800 block of East County Line Road in Haverford. Police arrived first and reported that half the vehicle was underwater. The officer soon located the driver, who had gotten out and made it to safety, according to radio traffic.
Police, fire and ambulance dispatches continued rapid fire at 3:30 p.m. PECO was asked to respond to numerous locations. Numerous alarm calls were also received at the county communications center.
A National Weather Service-issued severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for eastern Delaware County until 3:30 p.m. There was also a flash flood warning for the same area until 6:45 p.m.
One rainfall measurement was available at 3 p.m. That was St. Davids, where 0.71 inch of rain was recorded in less than 45 minutes, eventual reaching eight-tenths of an inch.
The Philadelphia International Airport recorded 0.32 inch of rain.
Sunny skies were expected to dominate the weather for the workweek, with high temperatures rising into the 90s on Wednesday and likely to stay there at least through Friday.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 1:40PM
MEDIA, Pa. (WPVI) — There is new information about what is being called a “sophisticated cybercriminal attack” against Delaware County.
According to officials, hackers were able to gain limited access to the county’s network and some of the data stored on it.
They are working with cybersecurity experts to learn the extent.
The sheriff’s office, district attorney, libraries and county council have all been dealing with disruptions since the attack on June 26.
The county’s internal networks are now up and running, and work is still ongoing to reinstate external-facing county services.
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DOVER, Del. (WPVI) — Delaware State Police are investigating a controversial traffic stop making the rounds on social media.
The video shows a trooper forcing a woman out of her car, slamming her to the ground, punching and tasing her.
It happened on July 7, in Dover, Delaware.
But Delaware State Police say the video doesn’t tell the whole story. They released a statement to provide what they call necessary context and clarity.
State police say the woman, identified as 38-year-old Sierra Hopkins, was initially pulled over in the area of S. Bay Road and Lafferty Lane in Dover for having suspended tags, no car insurance, and no driver’s license.
She was issued citations and let go, but then stopped again minutes later by the same trooper on E. Lebanon Road, who decided to follow protocol and have her car towed.
State police say he did this because Hopkins had been cited for the same violations five days earlier.
Things quickly escalated during this stop, with police stating she refused to leave her car, resisting, kicking and scratching the trooper in the face.
It all happened while several juveniles were in the car.
“This is such a vulnerable and tender moment… I’m sure her children were present, which brings another cause of concern because that’s trauma,” said Fleur McKendell, President of Delaware NAACP State Conference.
McKendell says her organization is pushing for a full and thorough investigation.
“It’s really deeply concerning. It’s evoked a lot of strong emotions from myself, my organization, as well as the public. I think it’s important to understand the full context of the content we have viewed before reaching conclusions, so I’m very eager to review available video footage and the circumstances that preceded and occurred during that incident,” says McKendell.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer is also weighing in on this confrontation.
He released the following statement to Action News:
“Every law-enforcement officer is entrusted with a duty to protect, to serve, and to uphold the dignity and rights of every person, in every community. Policing relies on trust. That trust is not automatic; it is earned every day through mutual respect, integrity and transparency. The people of Delaware deserve transparency, and this administration will not turn away from that responsibility.”
Hopkins was later charged with assault of a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest; driving without a license, endangering the welfare of children and other registration violations.
State police did not mention the current status of the trooper.
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