tornado Acme

Weather service warns that tornado possible Friday, too

Betsy PriceHeadlines, Culture

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 …

There's several tips to keep yourself, your family and pets safe during the heat of the summer.

Tips to avoid heat stroke emergencies this summer

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

Delaware challenge: take a walk outside for 15 minutes and try not to sweat – mission impossible. In the heart of the summer season, the Delaware Division of Public Health warns First State residents – and their animal companions – to beware of extreme heat conditions that cause serious threats to health.  “Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to …

Hurricane Ian Indian River Inlet Bridge

Coastal flooding possible as Ian approaches Delaware

Staff WriterGovernment, Headlines

Hurricane Ian’s remnants will bring a prolonged period of cool, damp and breezy conditions to Delaware into early next week. Most of the rain will fall Friday night through Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Localized minor tidal flooding is possible Friday night along Delaware’s Atlantic coast and inland bays. Spotty minor flooding is possible during high tide …