tropical storm debby 2024
Debby doesn't dampen Delaware beaches
Little swimming, but lots of activity around the Sussex County coast
Guards were keeping a close eye on the few souls who dared to take on the rough surf Friday afternoon.
DAILY STATE NEWS/ BRIAN GILLILAND
The surf seemed to be at least five feet tall, estimating from about 20 feet away.
DAILY STATE NEWS/ BRIAN GILLILAND
Just because there were few people in the water didn't mean the beach was deserted. There were plenty of folks out trying to catch rays or, because of the wind, unsuccessfully attempt sports.
DAILY STATE NEWS/ BRIAN GILLILAND
Only a few people here and there ventured into the water.
DAILY STATE NEWS/ BRIAN GILLILAND
Out in Long Neck, the marina was calm but the palm trees were having a different kind of day.
DAILY STATE NEWS/ BRIAN GILLILAND
The beach here in Long Neck was also sparsely populated, but also had little in the way of surf.
DAILY STATE NEWS/ BRIAN GILLILAND
The skies are angry, but the waves don't show it.
DAILY STATE NEWS/ BRIAN GILLILAND
From the Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier, a view of the Lewes area. The water was choppy, but not overly rough.
DAILY STATE NEWS/ BRIAN GILLILAND
The Cape Henlopen Lighthouse has seen worse than Debby.
DAILY STATE NEWS/ BRIAN GILLILAND
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By REHOBOTH BEACH — The estimates, forecasts and maps can say what they want, but apart from rough surf and some breezy conditions, things appeared mostly normal for a weekday afternoon at the beach on Aug. 9.
There were plenty of walkers and people both fishing and crabbing at the Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier, Rehoboth Beach had few bathers but plenty of foot traffic and it was business as usual out in Long Neck.
