Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective 11:00 AM
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the remaining Level 1 Driving Warning in Kent and New Castle Counties, effective at 11:00 a.m. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. The cold weather advisory remains in effect as temperatures and wind chill will remain well below freezing in the coming days. Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways and intersections may still have patches of ice and snow in some areas. Drivers should remain vigilant for black ice and proceed with caution when travelling over bridges that tend to freeze.
Kent County State Offices Open at 10 a.m. on January 27, 2026; New Castle and Sussex Operate on a Regular Schedule
Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, January 26, 2026
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, State of Delaware offices in Kent County will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent County do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled. State of Delaware offices in New Castle and Sussex Counties will operate on their regular schedule.
Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, January 26, 2026
Delaware National Guard Released (SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has terminated the Delaware State of Emergency enacted in response to Winter Storm Fern as of Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3 p.m. The termination also releases Delaware National Guard assets. The State of Emergency was originally ordered at 5 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, […]
Driving Restrictions for Delaware Downgraded Effective 10am
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, January 26, 2026
For Immediate Release: January 26, 2026 Driving Restrictions For Delaware Downgraded Effective 10am (SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has announced the following changes to driving restrictions in the state of Delaware effective10:00 a.m.: • Kent and New Castle Counties downgraded from a Level 2 Driving Restriction to a Level 1 Driving Warning – Avoid […]
Level 2 Driving Restriction For New Castle & Kent Counties Effective 10 Am – Level 1 Remains In Sussex
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Level 1 Driving Warning Remains in Effect for Sussex County (SMYRNA, Del.) – Governor Matthew Meyer has issued a Level 2 Driving Restriction for New Castle County and Kent Counties effective at 10:00 a.m. These state-mandated Driving Restrictions will remain in place to keep emergency responders and other essential motorists safe by minimizing nonessential travel […]
