Kent County

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 3:37AM EDT until October 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Kent. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.

Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 2:59AM EDT until October 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of gale force winds are possible, particularly Sunday morning.

First State National Historical Park

Sheriff's House Welcome Center Closed September 12

On Friday, September 12th the Sheriff's House Welcome Center, located in Historic New Castle, will be closed for the entire day. The building will re-open on Thursday, September 18th with normal operating hours 9:00AM - 4:30PM

First State National Historical Park

Updated Hours for Sheriff's House Welcome Center

Beginning Sunday, September 14th days of operation for the Sheriff’s House Welcome Center are shifting to Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM.

First State National Historical Park

Trail Closure at the Brandywine Valley unit

The trail located southeast of Penns Woods Winery at the border of the park is closed due to downed trees. Please stay out of the area as park staff work to clear the downed trees.