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NEW CASTLE, Del. — New Castle County’s Office of Emergency Management and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency are urging residents to avoid driving after dark because of the expected heavy rain tonight and the risks from flooding. The National Weather Service has forecast periods of intense and heavy rain with high winds for this evening, which could cause small stream, river flooding, and coastal flooding – especially in the upper Delaware Bay.

The National Weather Service is currently forecasting the Delaware Bay at Reedy Point to crest at 9.1 feet, near the record of 9.24 feet set on April 16, 2011. Currently, no evacuations are planned, but officials expect Delaware City to be temporarily inaccessible for a period.

Flooding at night is very dangerous because it is harder to see the water level, the speed of the current, and any obstacles or hazards in the way. Each year, flooding causes more deaths than any other storm-related hazard. Many flood deaths occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood waters.

About 75 percent of flash-flood deaths occur at night. Half of deaths result when people in automobiles or other vehicles proceed into water of unknown depth and are swept away by the force of the water. Many deaths also occur when motorists drive around road barricades that clearly indicate that the road is washed out ahead. Flood water is dangerous for both cars and pedestrians: just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.

State and county emergency agencies are closely monitoring weather and road conditions and will issue emergency notifications and Wireless Emergency Alerts if needed. Everyone is urged to stay informed through radio, TV, or social media, and follow instructions from officials. Please evacuate if told to do so, or if you are in a flash flood prone area.

Do not walk or drive through flood waters, as they can be fast-moving, contaminated, or electrically charged. Stay off bridges over fast-moving water and move to higher ground or a higher floor if possible. Stay where you are until the flood waters recede and it is safe to leave.

The Delaware Department of Transportation is also asking everyone to report flooded roads or other debris and downed power lines by contacting #77 from their mobile phone.

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Midfielder and goalkeeper will miss Manchester City’s quarter-final game against due to injuries, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.

Ederson was forced to come off during City’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Liverpool following a challenge on Darwin Nunez, conceding a penalty.

Meanwhile, De Bruyne has a groin strain which resulted in him being left out of Belgium’s squad for friendlies with Ireland and England this month.

“Kevin’s not ready. He already played in Anfield with some problems. But he’s getting better. He’s not ready for tomorrow. We spoke with Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco and he decided,” Guardiola told reporters ahead of Saturday’s game.

“I’m grateful because he didn’t feel good and he could recover for the rest of the season. He played well (against Liverpool). All the players have problems, but the day after he didn’t feel good, it’s better to take care,” he said.

“Eddie (Ederson) is getting better, hopefully he’ll be ready after the international break. Tomorrow, for sure (he will not play). He’ll have two weeks off then, he’ll recover, we’ll see how he feels,” he added.

Guardiola also confirmed Jack Grealish has returned from a groin injury and will be a part of the squad. Grealish has not played since its 6-2 win over Luton Town in the FA Cup fifth round.

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City are facing Newcastle for the fourth time this season, having beaten it twice in the league, but Eddie Howe’s side knocked City out of the League Cup in September.

“This season and previous ones, since Eddie Howe was there and the people from Saudi Arabia took over (the club), it’s always been tight games. We don’t expect anything different,” Guardiola said.

“We have an incredible chance at home with our people. We need the support of our fans in home games like we had against Manchester United (in a 3-1 comeback win), I don’t remember that environment for a long time,” he said.

“Tomorrow isn’t an exception. We need it to reach the semi-final at Wembley again,” he concluded.

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A number of communities in New Castle and Kent counties are now seeing snow accumulation of more than 5 inches, prompting the Delaware Department of Transportation and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency to issue a travel advisory.

The snow, which had reached 5.8 inches in Blackbird, 5.3 inches in New Castle, 5.3 inches in Smyrna and 5.1 inches in Talleyville as of 9:15 p.m. Friday, is expected to continue falling throughout the evening.

Given the continued precipitation, DelDOT and DEMA are urging residents to stay off the roads.

Both agencies said the advisory is not an official driving warning, which is issued during inclement weather. A Level 1 warning already had been issued this week, however.

The Friday afternoon advisory is "meant to caution motorists of adverse weather conditions and to stay off roads if possible. If driving is necessary, motorists are urged to use caution and common sense," a news release said.

According to the National Weather Service, radar shows "moderate to occasionally heavy snow continuing to move across the area." The agency has predicted as much as 6 inches of snow in Kent and New Castle counties.

The weather agency said the region's snow is mostly centered along the I-95 corridor from Wilmington to Philadelphia to Trenton. The weather service also said it's possible to see snowfall rates of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour, which could significantly reduce the road visibility to a half-mile to a quarter of a mile.

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Where is it accumulating?

Flurries, which began as early as 5 a.m. on Friday, have since turned into heavier snow, with an inch or more falling in an hour in some areas of Kent County.

While the southernmost part of Sussex County has seen little snow, the rest of that county has reported some accumulation. Ellendale has seen the most, with 4 inches.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Delaware beaches until 10 p.m., predicting up to an inch of snow and slippery roads.

These are Delaware snow accumulation amounts as of 9:15 p.m. Friday:

New Castle County

Kent County

Sussex County

Temperatures will rapidly drop into the teens late Friday night causing untreated roads to become icy and dangerous. Areas of blowing snow are possible over the weekend.

Delaware has already lowered the speed limit on I-495 from 65 mph to 55 mph. The state Department of Transportation is also reminding motorists that bridges and overpasses freeze before roadways.

"Heavy ice" from a storm earlier this week, caused several crashes on Tuesday resulting in large stretches of highways being closed — including I-495.

More:Various Delaware roads reopen after 'heavy ice' causes crashes, road closures

Closures

Several offices and businesses across the state reported closures and delays.

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A winter storm warning has been issued for northern Delaware and is in effect until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The storm is forecast to deliver up to 6 inches of snow to northern Delaware causing hazardous travel conditions.

Sussex County, which is under a winter weather advisory, is experiencing rain with a mix of snow toward the coast.

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The latest storm will spread accumulating snow and travel disruptions across 18 states in the Midwest and Northeast, home to 115 million people, into Friday night, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Arctic air will pour in following the storm, resulting in the coldest winter weekend so far for much of the eastern United States.

The area most likely to pick up a foot of snow, according to AccuWeather, is the mountains of West Virginia.

This area of moderate to heavy snow may extend into southern New Jersey and Delaware, which would put a plowable snowstorm in play from Washington to Philadelphia and to the west. Enough snow to shovel and plow could extend to Cincinnati, Atlantic City and Dover.

Weekend highs across the state will hover in the mid to upper 20s on Saturday, inching up into the 30s by Sunday. Delaware can expect to see highs in the 50s later next week — around Wednesday and Thursday.

How much snow will Delaware see?

Here are the latest projections for Delaware:

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With Saint Patrick’s Day falling on a Sunday in 2024, we’re in for a full weekend of local shenanigans! Whether you view Saint Patrick’s Day as a way to celebrate your heritage or simply the start of the spring party season, this holiday is always packed with good times and great drinks. From live music, parades and Irish dance performances to specialty brews, cocktails and food, these hotspots across Delaware offer all sorts of festive fun.

New Castle County

St. Paddy’s Day Parade & Loop For one cover charge of $10, enjoy entrance into multiple Wilmington venues. Participating bars include Catherine Rooney’s, DECO, Grain, Maker’s Alley, Trolley Oyster House, Trolley Tap House, Mulrooney’s Tavern and many more throughout Trolley Square and Downtown Wilmington. Before the loop, enjoy the 47th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, including bagpipers, marching bands and all things Irish. Various Wilmington Locations

Saint Patrick’s Day Bash at Crooked Hammock (Middletown) During the month of March, Crooked Hammock serves Irish-centric food specials, drink specials and beer. Plus, throughout the weekend at the Middletown location, visitors can catch the talented Irish dancers from Harper Academy and Do Cairde School. As far as libations go, don’t miss the chance to sip on Savagely Delicious Triple IPA, releasing on March 8. 316 Auto Park Drive, Middletown

Saint Patrick’s Day Brunch at Liquid Alchemy Beverages Drink Irish…Drink mead! Starting at noon, enjoy live music, an Irish brunch by All Hands BBQ food truck, live music from Three Chord Money and more. Along with the typical mead and cider offerings, expect to see plenty of green mead cocktails and Irish espresso martinis made with Liquid Alchemy’s Ground & Tapped coffee-flavored mead. 28 Brookside Drive, Wilmington

St. Patrick’s Day Pot Luck and Live Music at Bellefonte Brewing Bellefonte Brewing hosts a Saint Patrick’s Day potluck extravaganza. Bring your favorite Irish dish and share the love. Enjoy live music by Acron Whiskey starting at 3 p.m., and embrace the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with local brews and great times. 3605 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington

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Green Beer, Bagpipers & More at McGlynn’s

McGlynn’s Pub opens at 9 a.m. on Saint Patrick’s Day with green beer, Irish food specials, live bagpipers and plenty of Irish-centric fun!

Multiple Locations

Live Music by Jamison at Catherine Rooney’s From 1-5 p.m. on Saint Patrick’s Day, enjoy live music from Jamison at Catherine Rooney’s. If you’re craving Irish food on this very Irish holiday, there are few spots in Delaware with a better selection of Irish menu options. This is the finale of the full 17 Days of St. Patrick at Catherine Rooney’s. 1616 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington

Kent County

Saint Patrick’s Day Cocktail Specials at Painted Stave Distilling For the full week of St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy cocktail specials at Painted Stave. Specialty cocktails include “Irish You Were Here,” served hot and made with Painted Stave Potstill Whiskey, Frangelico, toffee syrup, expresso, walnut bitters and whipped cream. Another whiskey cocktail with honey simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and gold leaf will also be available. The “Are Ya Feelin’ Lucky?” cocktail will include vodka, creme de menthe, Lucky Charms cereal milk and a cereal rim. 106 West Commerce Street, Smyrna

Annual Dover St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival The City of Dover celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with its annual parade and festival, promising family fun throughout the day. Festivities start at noon with food trucks spread out along the parade route to provide plenty of delicious food throughout the afternoon. The parade starts at 1 p.m., and kids’ games, prizes and free goodies will continue throughout the afternoon. Dover

Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration at Sheridan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Enjoy Irish fun at Sheridan’s in Smyrna. You can expect to see entertainment like live music, Irish dancers and bagpipers throughout the weekend. Enjoy Irish food, brews and cocktails all weekend long! 42 W. Commerce Street, Smyrna

St. Patrick’s Day Brunch at Fondue Another fantastic themed brunch is in store at Fondue in Milford. Dig into a four-course breakfast, bloody Marys, mimosas and more. Call 302-359-5751 to make a reservation. 39 North Walnut Street, Milford

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Sussex County

Saint Patrick’s Day Beer Release at Big Oyster Brewery A Big Oyster fan favorite, Shamrock Dreamsicle IPA is back and more festive than ever with a vibrant green color. Plus, stop in for a $34 t-shirt bundle including a four-pack of Shamrock Dreamsicle and a limited edition Big Oyster Saint Patrick’s Day t-shirt starting March 9. Come back on March 17 for the Saint Patrick’s Day party featuring live music by Pat O’Brennan. 1007 Kings Highway, Lewes

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Saint Patrick’s Day & Opening Weekend Bash at The Starboard Enjoy live music and top-notch party vibes at this coastal hotspot in Dewey Beach. On Thursday, listen to live music by Lost in Paris starting at 9:30 p.m. Sip on Saint Patrick’s Day specials and catch Kristen & The Noise, Bryen O’Boyle and La Unica throughout Saint Patrick’s Day weekend. 2009 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach

Saint Patrick’s Day Bash at Crooked Hammock (Lewes) Throughout the month of March, Crooked Hammock serves Irish-centric food specials, drink specials and beer. Plus, over the course of the weekend at the Lewes location, look forward to live music and Irish dancers from the McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance and the McGough Academy School of Irish Dance. Take in expert performances while sipping on Savagely Delicious Triple IPA, returning for another year of shenanigans beginning on March 8. 36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes

Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration at Irish Eyes Pub Kick off the weekend with DJ Surf spinning your favorite tunes. Starting at 9 p.m. on March 16, enjoy popular top-40 cover band Backlash. Then, on March 17, The Pros from Dover kick off St. Patrick’s Day starting at noon. From 4-9 p.m., enjoy The Hit the Bottle Boys performing a mix of traditional and original Irish songs. 213 Anglers Road, Lewes

A New Castle County ordinance proposing to rezone 87 parcels across the county is receiving pushback from Port Penn residents.

Nearly 300 people came to the Port Penn Fire Hall Thursday night to voice their opposition, particularly concerning two parcels just south of the C&D canal – Lighthouse Farms and Union Carbide, that would go from suburban to business park. They worry that opens the door to developing warehouse complexes without traffic studies, public hearings, and the normal land use process.

The ordinance from Council members Janet Kilpatrick and Dave Tackett proposes to rezone 87 parcels. Kilpatrick says according to state code, once the county passes its comprehensive plan, it has 18 months to amend its official zoning map in accordance with the future land use map.

“So we could have brought 87 of these up and discussed every single one of them, or we can do it this way,” Kilpatrick said. “And the original choice was to do it this way.”

But those in the Port Penn area who are opposed, like Dale Swain, say discussing individual parcels is what they want.

“The idea of trying to run this through as an ordinance with 87 properties, not follow all the processes they’re supposed to, and just say magically these are now rezoned, that is just wrong,” Swain said.

Swain and others gathered in the fire hall Thursday night want to kill the ordinance before a vote, but Council President Karen Hartley-Nagle says she’s not sure if the ordinance itself would even stand up in court.

“I immediately thought this was not legal,” she said. “What the heck are they doing? 87 parcels being zoned in one vote? That doesn’t make sense. That eliminates the possibility for all of my constituents throughout the county, our constituents, to have a voice in each and every one of them like we normally do. Everyone goes through separately. It first goes through committee and then it will go through the council meeting. And you know I’ll keep you there all night. Everyone gets to speak.”

Hartley-Nagle adds she is seeking a legal opinion from the state on whether they can pull the ordinance and amend the comprehensive plan.

“I’m not getting a definitive answer out of my land use department that makes sense to me,” Hartley-Nagle said. “So if they’re saying it’s the state, let's get a legal opinion from the state.”

Hartley-Nagle says the New Castle County Land Use Department told her the comprehensive plan could no longer be amended but points to the state code that says the county can amend the plan with a simple majority of the council voting to do so.

Department of Land Use General Manager Charuni Patibanda spoke at the meeting, explaining to residents that the department sought input from the public when they were creating the new comprehensive plan. But several residents say they never knew about it, and questioned the efficiency of the department and the county’s outreach efforts.

County Councilman Dave Carter says the larger issue is a disconnect between what residents want and the new comprehensive plan.

“Everything you are hearing tonight are things we heard through a two-year process that for whatever reason weren’t really dealt with very effectively,” Carter said. “So this is, in my view, a symptom of a bad planning process that I think we need to try and get corrected.”

He adds that he doesn’t think the community south of the canal gets enough representation.

“I sometimes feel like we have a very different community south of the canal,” Carter said. “North of the canal is much more organized and there is a real urban bias in our planning. There doesn’t seem to be a cultural competency within our county planning office to deal with a rural community or an ex-urban type of community, we just haven’t really been able to crack that.”

If it’s not pulled, Council is expected to vote on the ordinance in January.

The local opposition group led by Swain has only existed for a couple of weeks and has already sent many letters to County Council and Land Use, along with gathering over 1,000 signatures on their petition and over 350 followers on their Facebook group: Ordinance 23-083.