Delaware is still waiting to feel the most serious effects of Hermine.
And they are expected Sunday and Monday, especially in Sussex County where Gov. Jack Markell put a limited state of emergency into effect yesterday at 5 pm.
That’s allowed the National Guard and other public safety and emergency response agencies to pre-position resources. There are no driving restrictions at this time.
“Tropical Storm Hermine is a powerful storm that will bring significant rainfall and localized flooding, especially in coastal and Delaware Bay communities in Sussex County,” said Gov. Markell in a sattement. “I encourage Delawareans and visitors to our state to take precautions and stay tuned to weather forecasts and transportation updates throughout the weekend.”
Rain and wind started hitting the Delaware coast Saturday, creating conditions that closed beaches in places such as Rehoboth and Dewey Beaches.
The entire state is under a Tropical Storm Warning Sunday. The worst conditions could be Sunday night into Monday morning with 1-2 inches of rain inland and up to 6 inches along the coast, paired with sustained Tropical storm force winds. Flooding in coastal areas and beach erosion are expected.
Hermine is expected to pull away and head northeast in the Atlantic starting Tuesday.
