Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
815 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

MDZ021-270815-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0037.240527T0700Z-240527T1100Z/
Dorchester-
815 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester County, primarily in the southern portion of
  the county in the vicinity of the Bishop`s Head gauge.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 7 AM EDT Monday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/07 PM     2.8        0.8        1.3        1       NONE
 27/07 AM     3.3        1.3        1.2        1       NONE
 27/08 PM     2.9        0.9        1.3        2       NONE
 28/08 AM     3.1        1.1        1.0        1       NONE
 28/09 PM     2.4        0.4        0.8        1       NONE
 29/09 AM     2.6        0.6        0.6        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/04 AM     3.4        1.3        1.1        2      MINOR
 27/05 PM     2.9        0.8        1.1       2-3      NONE
 28/05 AM     3.2        1.1        0.9       1-2      NONE
 28/06 PM     2.6        0.5        0.7        1       NONE
 29/06 AM     2.8        0.7        0.5        1       NONE

&&

$$