Sussex County, DE — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:45 PM ET, Sussex County, Delaware is at WATCH (28/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Monday Night.
Updated Aug 29, 02:45 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
28 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Monday Night
- ▸ Clearwater fire 79 mi away (360 acres, 100% contained)
- ▸ Chesapeake Bay at Bishops Head (IN MLLW) at action stage (48.3 mi)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Clearwater 79 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | Chesapeake Bay at Bishops Head (IN MLLW) at action stage |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | None M2.5+ in region |
| POWER GRID | Mid-Atlantic at 77.2% of 7-day peak · 0% of Delaware customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Delaware |
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