Official account of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA): lead state agency for emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Delaware, USA
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Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
A potent cold front arrives later Friday. Some severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are possible later in the afternoon and evening. The main wind risk with thunderstorms may be in the form of a narrow squall line. It turns much colder Friday night. #pawx #njwx #dewx #mdwx
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
The remnants of Isaias will affect our region Sunday into Monday. The main impacts will be *marginal risks* (lowest level) of flash flooding and severe weather, along with *minor* tidal flooding.
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
We are expecting residual minor coastal flooding during this morning's high tide. Some spotty moderate flooding possible in the back bays across Ocean County, NJ and Sussex County, DE. Overall impacts continue to diminish with each successive high tide cycle.
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
Here's the latest on the Nor'easter. Still expecting likely two more rounds of minor to moderate coastal flooding over the next two high tide cycles tonight and Sunday morning, but with crests a bit lower than Saturday morning. The heaviest of the additional rain is likely...
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
UPDT: [10:24] Rd Close: SCO - Coastal Hwy (DE-1) southbound at Dewey Beach closed due to flooding. Avoid the area. Use caution. Until further notice.
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
SCO: SR 1 Closed from Bethany Beach to Dewey Beach Due to Flooding deldot.gov/About/news/index.…
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
⚠️🌬️🌊 A strong nor'easter will impact the region through this weekend. Strong winds may lead to tree damage and isolated power outages (tonight-Sat night). Coastal flooding is forecast to peak during the Saturday morning and/or evening high tide. (1/2) #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
ALT Wind and marine hazards through Saturday night.
ALT Maximum wind gusts tonight through Saturday night.
ALT The details regarding the threat of coastal flooding through Sunday.
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
Additionally, DEMA and DPH will distribute free potassium iodide (KI) pills to Delaware residents living within the 10-mile EPZ radius on Thursday, October 15th, between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM at Delaware City Fire Hall located at 815 5th St, Delaware City, DE 19706
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
Additionally, DEMA and DPH will distribute potassium iodide (KI) pills to Delaware residents living within the 10-mile EPZ radius on Thursday, October 15th, between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM at Delaware City Fire Hall located at 815 5th St, Delaware City, DE 19706
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
The Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) has been expanded to include most of our area. The main severe potential is focused primarily on tonight. The intensity, extent and timing depends on thunderstorm development well to our west and northwest this afternoon. #pawx #njwx #dewx #mdwx
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
(1/4) Another round of showers and thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, may pass through the region late tonight.
Here is our latest briefing package:
weather.gov/media/phi/curren…
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
With the 2026-27 deer season starting Sept. 1, DNREC has adopted emergency hunting regulations to try to limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware and confine CWD to the area where it was found last spring.
news.delaware.gov/2026/08/17…
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
💙ed sharing our @CMOHSociety @TheFirstMedals @CitizenHonors @SafeSchoolsorg @dbc_inc #savingsycamore story w/safety specialists at the 2026 @DelawareEMA @delaware_gov School Safety Conference @udelaware. #gobesomekidshero #Psalm91 #safeandsoundschools #dbcincbooks #mohstrong – at Newark, DE
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania until 9 PM EDT
ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 507 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to ping pong size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 32,130,764 people in the watch along with 7779 schools and 442 hospitals.
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
Good Tuesday morning! Some showers and a t-storm around through this morning, with more widespread storms later this afternoon and this evening. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding possible mainly this afternoon and evening. Stay weather aware today! #pawx #njwx #dewx #mdwx
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
Is it hot or is it hot? Tips to keep you & your family safe:
- Drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty!
- Take breaks in the shade or indoors.
- Wear light, loose clothing & a hat.
- Never leave kids alone in cars, even for a minute.
-Watch for heat illness symptoms.
ALT Stay safe DURING Extreme Heat Learn More: ready.gov/summer-ready -Wear loose, lightweight light-colored clothing. -Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. -Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
Heat and humidity beginning to build today, peaking Wednesday, but remaining hot through Friday. The sky will turn hazy from Canadian wildfire smoke, otherwise mostly sunny today. No surface smoke today, but surface smoke could begin to filter into the region late Wednesday.
ALT Forecast high temperatures for today (Tuesday).
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) retweeted
⚠️⛈️Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening. Main concerns are heavy rain/flash flooding with a Flood Watch issued for portions of the Delaware and Lehigh Valley. Damaging wind gusts are also possible, with the strongest storms focused south of Philly.
