The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) advises residents to monitor developments from a powerful system in the Atlantic that is increasingly likely to bring blizzard conditions.
A Winter Storm Warning was issued for the entire state of Delaware for Friday night and into Saturday. Snowfall amounts along the I-95 corridor remain uncertain.
A Blizzard Warning is in effect for Sussex County, with high winds and whiteout conditions.
The latest briefing indicates that coastal areas of the state could see eight to 12 inches of snow with lesser amounts to the north. An earlier briefing indicated that up to 18 inches could fall along the Delaware beaches. The heaviest snowfall is now possible along the Jersey Shore.
Another briefing is expected early Friday night
Updates
- A sharp gradient to lower snowfall amounts is anticipated near or northwest the I-95 Corridor.
- Blizzard conditions are expected near the coast with strong wind gusts, reduced visibility, and eight to 15 inches of snowfall in the region. Northerly wind 30 to 40 miles an hour with gusts around 50 MPH.
- Heavy snow is anticipated at least as far inland as the I-95 Corridor, with amounts generally four to 10 inches. Northerly wind 20 to 30 miles an hour with gusts around 40 MPH.
- Gale to storm force wind gusts on the coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware.
- Minor coastal flooding is expected on Saturday morning along New Jersey and Delaware coasts.
- Dangerous wind chill values on Saturday night and Sunday morning
The Delaware Emergency Operations Center will be activated beginning at 9 a.m. Friday to coordinate a statewide response.
To view the briefing package from the National Weather Service, click here.
