Sudden Storms Drench Parts Of Delmarva

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Sudden storms and downpours drench isolated portions of Delmarva. Portions of western Kent Count received two-and-a-half to more than four inches of rainfall Monday afternoon. In Harrington alone, firefighters and first responders responded to downed trees, water trapping drivers in their vehicles, or water coming into residences. Vivid lightning and torrential downpours also impacted portions…

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Gas Prices Increase with Loosening of Coronavirus Restrictions

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Over the past week, gas prices have increased nationally by 3 cents to $1.97 a gallon which is 84 cents less than a year ago.  There was also a 700,000 barrel decrease in total domestic stock.  In Delaware gas prices increase 1 cent to $1.88 per gallon.  Officials at AAA Mid-Atlantic expect pump prices to…

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UPDATED: Fires Near Pinewater Farms Near Long Neck and Laurel Caused by Lightning

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UPDATED – 7/18/19 – State Fire Marshal investigators confirm the two house fires on Woods Court last night were the result of lightning strikes. There were no injuries and damage is estimated at $15,000 at each residence. A third lightning strike occurred on Mount Pleasant Road near Laurel causing an estimated $25,000 in damage. Crews…

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UPDATED: Sussex Road Closures After Storm

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The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) advises motorists that roadways may be closed because of flooding and/or downed trees and power lines.  DelDOT encourages motorists to drive carefully and be alert for water on the roadways. Motorists are urged do not drive through standing water. The road closures will be in effect until the water has…

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Maryland Transportation Officials Tracking 2 Storms Today & Tuesday

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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is tracking two storms that will impact the state beginning later today and again Tuesday afternoon. Crews are pre-treating roads today in advance of the coming storm. The first storm is poised to move across Maryland Monday evening, with most impacts in the north and…

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UPDATED: Friday Morning Storms

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UPDATED – 12:25pm – Storms are moving south and off the coast – some storms remaining between Bethany Beach and Ocean City.  The Delaware Electric Cooperative has restored power to all but all but two members – in the Lewes and Rehoboth Beach area.  Delmarva Power also has scattered small outages in the Millsboro, Ocean…

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Storms Move Through Delmarva Saturday Night

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Delmarva was under the gun last night with tornado watches, severe storm watches and warnings and flood warnings as a line of storms moved through last night.  In many areas in New Castle and Kent County – both Maryland and Delaware there were reports of half inch to golf ball sized hail, strong winds with…

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