Posts Tagged ‘noaa’
Right Whale Slow Zone off Ocean City, MD Extended
Another detection of the presence of right whales east of Ocean City by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The right whale slow zone is now in effect until January 29th. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots or less inside the following Dynamic Management…
Read MoreRight Whale Slow Zone in Effect off Coast of Ocean City
An Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City on January 3rd. This right whale Slow Zone is in effect through January 18th. This means that all boaters should slow to 10 knots or less…
Read MoreNew Right Whale Slow Zone South of Ocean City
A new right whale slow zone went into effect on December 18th after the Azura mid-Atlantic aerial survey team detected the presence of right whales south of Ocean City. The slow zone is now in effect through January 2nd, 2026. There are two other slow zones in effect east of Ocean City – through the…
Read MoreUS Mainland Spared during 2025 Hurricane Season
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end today with Delmarva once again spared from a hurricane coming ashore, although several passed off the coast bringing rough seas, strong rip currents and beach erosion and property damage. The East Coast did see one storm make landfall – Tropical Storm Chantal (#3 on the map),…
Read MoreStaying Prepared In Sussex Co. During The ’22 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Do you have a disaster kit? Do you know where to go in the event of an approaching hurricane or other emergency? The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center reminds us to take steps now to protect ourselves in the future. “From health emergencies to hurricanes, a disaster can come from any direction at any time,”…
Read MoreAs Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, Marylanders Are Reminded: “Know Your Zone”
June 1st marks the beginning of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management reminds Marylanders as well as visitors to be aware of evacuation routes and to have an emergency plan and kit available. “Hurricane Ida taught us yet again that you don’t need to live in a coastal community to…
Read MoreTropical Weather Moves In On Delmarva Wed.
The effects of Ida, now a tropical depression, may be felt across our region starting late Wednesday. According to AccuWeather, skies will be mostly cloudy Wednesday, and a shower or thunderstorm may develop especially in the afternoon. Wednesday night, showers and a thunderstorm associated with Ida could lead to flooding. There also could be a…
Read MoreAtlantic Hurricane Season Begins – Preparation Advice
The six-month Atlantic Hurricane Season is underway, and visitors and locals in Sussex County are urged to be prepared. CLICK HERE FOR THE WGMD STORM CENTER’S PREPARATION ADVICE, HURRICANE TRACKING MAP AND MORE Last summer was the most active on record, with 30 named storms and 14 hurricanes, six of which became major. This year…
Read MoreNOAA Predicts Near Average 2019 Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration held a press conference at Reagan National Airport on Thursday to announce it’s predictions for the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says El Nino and warmer than average Atlantic Ocean temperatures will shape this season’s storm intensity. Forecasters predict a range of 9 to 15 named…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Seeks Nominees for Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
Delaware Governor John Carney is seeking applications from the public to fill Delaware’s sole seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC), a regional council operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that manages fish and shellfish populations along the coast. The Governor’s office is seeking individuals who are Delaware residents and have…
Read MoreFederal Funding Secured for DE through Senate Appropriations Committee
Federal funding for Delaware environmental programs has been secured through two appropriations bills passed in the Senate Appropriations Committee. Senator Chris Coons serves on the Senate committee – the first Delaware senator to sit on that committee in over 40 years. There is funding through NOAA that includes $80-million for Coastal Management Grants, $30-million for…
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