A powerful coastal storm is hitting the Delmarva Peninsula this weekend, expected to bring high winds, heavy rain, and widespread flooding to beach towns from Lewes to Bethany Beach.

In Lewes, people who live near the beach were being asked to act quickly. The city is reminding locals to remove all personal items from the beach and dunes like chairs, dock boxes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards, boats and similar items.

In Milford , sandbags were made available to the public ahead of the storm at the Public Works building on Vickers Drive. However, as of Saturday, all sandbags have been claimed. The city announced that more will be made available Monday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bethany Beach is preparing for what officials say could be a "significant coastal storm," expected t

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