A holiday that celebrates the contributions of American workers also marks the unofficial end of summer. Labor Day was first celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and in 1887, Oregon became the first state making a law to recognize the day. On June 24, 1894, Congress passed an act making the holiday the first Monday in September. …
Weather service warns that tornado possible Friday, too
A ripped-off roof that opened the Acme on Kirkwood Highway to the sky was among the damage caused by a tornado that hit the Sherwood Park area Thursday night as the remnants of Hurricane Debby moved Delaware. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado near Marshallton about 7:12 p.m. and warned Friday morning that more were possible during the day …
Ring in 2023 with these events and tips
As 2022 nears its end, here’s what to know about celebrating the new year in the First State: Road safety Gas prices in Delaware are the lowest they’ve been since October 2021, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, a regional travel agency. However, AAA predicts traffic will be minimal on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Still, the state’s Office of …
Labor Day weekend in Delaware: Here’s what to know
With the Labor Day weekend’s official end to summer comes slightly cooler temperatures, cheaper gas and lots of chances for fun, whether it’s homemade or public. AAA Mid-Atlantic expects travel to return to near pre-COVID levels with families getting their last bit of vacation in before school starts. Weather for Labor Day weekend On Saturday, the temperature in Delaware beach …
NWS: Delaware likely to be hit hard by wind and snow
The entirety of Delaware is under a winter storm watch and the National Weather Service is warning of the possibility of significant snowfall Friday into Saturday. The main threats are anticipated to include high winds which may lead to downed trees and power lines, extreme cold, snow, and minor coastal flooding. A gale warning is also in effect for coastal …
Snow makes a quick return, forecast to hit Thursday night
Most of Delaware will get 2 to 4 inches of snow Thursday night through Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service. “A period of moderate to locally heavy snow is anticipated to spread across much of the region,” the National Weather Service said. Estimates on Wednesday afternoon ranged from 2 to 3 inches in the curve of …
For many in 2022, snow days are just ‘work from home days’
Charlie Megginson/Delaware LIVE News The first snow of 2022 has exceeded expectations with much of Delaware now forecast to see between eight and twelve inches of accumulation. Some areas in central Delaware are rapidly approaching that estimate. Ruth Houston-Behrens/Facebook A coastal flood warning remains in effect for tidal areas in Kent and Sussex Counties. According to the National Weather Service, …
Storm may drop 2-6 inches of snow upstate; 6-8 inches downstate
This 6 p.m. Sunday map shows the area expected to get the most snow expanded throughout the day. As schools up and down the state said they would close Monday because of anticipated snow, the National Weather Service on Sunday issued a winter storm warning for Kent and Sussex counties Monday and winter weather advisory for New Castle County. …
Monday snow expected to hit downstate harder than up
In what might be 2022’s first understatement, the National Weather Service announced Sunday morning there had been “a large change” in the forecast overnight. According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm on Monday is expected to drop 1 to 2 inches of snow in upper New Castle County, 3 to 4 inches from Bear to Smyrna, 4 to …
New Castle County, Wilmington hit hardest by Ida rains
The city of Wilmington posted this photo of the North Market Street Bridge to social media Thursday. With Kent and Sussex Counties spared the worst effects of Tropical Depression Ida, multiple areas in New Castle County suffered extensive damage and historic flooding. Forecasts in southern Delaware quickly shifted, originally predicting two long, rainy days of thunderstorms with the potential …
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