Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
351 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
VAZ075>078-085-521-522-200900-
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Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
351 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
The Coastal Flood Statement will expire at 4 AM EDT early this
morning as high tide has passed.
&&
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MDZ021>023-200900-
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Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
351 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/03 AM 3.2 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
20/03 PM 2.9 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
21/03 AM 3.4 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
21/04 PM 2.9 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
22/04 AM 3.4 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
22/04 PM 2.7 0.7 1.1 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/12 PM 2.8 0.7 1.1 1 NONE
21/12 AM 3.3 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
21/01 PM 2.8 0.7 1.1 1 NONE
22/01 AM 3.3 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
22/01 PM 2.7 0.6 1.0 1-2 NONE
CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/11 AM 2.8 0.6 1.2 1 NONE
20/11 PM 3.3 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
21/12 PM 2.8 0.6 1.2 1 NONE
22/01 AM 3.3 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
22/12 PM 2.7 0.5 1.1 1 NONE
&&
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NCZ102-VAZ098-201600-
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Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
351 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
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