Delaware
Severe thunderstorms expected to roll into Delaware, region Saturday afternoon
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Thunderstorms are expected to roll through Delaware late Saturday afternoon or early evening, with a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 9 p.m.
A heat advisory is also in effect until 8 p.m. and a flood watch is in effect until midnight.
The late-afternoon or early-evening storms come as the weather officials predicted heat index values up to 101 on Saturday. This week, Delaware and neighboring states have been in their fourth heat wave of the summer.
Severe thunderstorms could bring high winds
The severe thunderstorm watch includes many states along the East Coast, including Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut and Washington, D.C.
National Weather Service officials say “scattered gusts” up to 70 mph are likely.
Frequent lightning and hail are also possible.
Flash flooding also possible
Saturday evening’s thunderstorms are predicted to bring patches of heavy rain, which could lead to localized flash flooding.
The National Weather Service said some areas could get multiple rounds of storms, “increasing the potential for flash flooding, especially in urban areas and other areas with poor drainage.”
Though the rain may linger past midnight, overnight storms “aren’t expected to have as much potential for heavy rainfall,” a weather alert said.
Will Delaware be affected by tropical storm?
It’s unclear whether a tropical depression that’s expected to strengthen into a tropical storm later on Saturday and likely hit Florida will affect Delaware.
The National Weather Service predicts some rain toward the middle and end of this week, though it’s certainly not guaranteed.
The agency’s Mount Holly, New Jersey, office said Saturday morning that it was keeping an eye on the storm.
“Local impacts may not begin to occur until late next week,” a post on X said.
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Salesianum’s James Dempsey breaks down win in NCCo boys 1,600
Dempsey won in 4:11.24, which moved him to third on the state all-time performance list.
The Padua and Tatnall girls and the Middletown and Saint Mark’s boys will defend their state titles at the 2026 DIAA Track and Field Championships on May 15 and 16 at Dover High.
Here is a look at the history of the meet with the most recent champions.
Which school has won the most Delaware outdoor track and field state championships?
With 21 Division I titles, Salesianum has won the most boys outdoor track and field state championships. Padua has won 25 state championships, including 23 Division I titles.
Who are the winningest Delaware high school outdoor track and field coaches?
Tatnall’s Patrick Castagno has led the most state championship teams with 12 girls titles and four boys titles. Padua’s Marnie Giunta has won 13 girls state titles.
Brandon Holveck reports on high school sports for The News Journal. Contact him at bholveck@delawareonline.com.
Delaware
Buffalo woman pleads guilty to charges in connection with vandalism at The Terrace at Delaware Park
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with vandalism at The Terrace at Delaware Park in October 2025.
The Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced that 40-year-old Stacy M. Matthews pleaded guilty before Buffalo City Court Judge Rebecca Town to one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.
Erie County District Attorney’s Office
According to the DA, on October 16, 2025, Matthews drove six juveniles under her care to a business on Lincoln Parkway, and the juveniles, between the ages of 10 and 16, intentionally vandalized outdoor furniture and windows, causing approximately $2,000 in damage to the property.
The DA said that as a condition of the plea, Matthews signed a Confession of Judgment to pay $2,000 in restitution to the victim. Matthews faces a maximum of 364 days in jail when she is sentenced on June 9, 2026 and a temporary order of protection, issued on behalf of the property owner, remains in effect.
7 News spoke with Mike Shatzel, co-owner of The Terrace at Delaware Park, where the vandalism occurred, last October.
“It’s just disturbing that people have nothing better to do than come and just destroy things,” Shatzel said in October.
You can watch our previous story below.
WATCH: The Terrace at Delaware Park vandalized multiple times over the last two weeks
The Terrace at Delaware Park vandalized multiple times over the last two weeks
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:58AM
RADNOR TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — A multimillion-dollar home went up in flames in Delaware County.
Heavy flames burned through the house along the 800 block of Lesley Drive in Radnor Township.
Action News has been told that everyone inside the home made it out safely.
The fire appeared to start in the attic, and went to three alarms, as smoke and flames continued to pour from the roof.
It took over two hours to get things under control.
The home is said to be a total loss.
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