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091 WHUS41 KAKQ 280748 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 348 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024 MDZ021>023-281400- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0038.240528T0748Z-240528T1400Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset- 348 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/08 AM 3.4 1.4 1.3 1 NONE 28/08 PM 2.4 0.4 0.9 1 NONE 29/09 AM 2.9 0.9 0.9 1 NONE 29/10 PM 2.5 0.5 0.8 1 NONE 30/10 AM 2.7 0.7 0.7 1 NONE 30/11 PM 2.2 0.2 0.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/06 AM 3.4 1.3 1.1 1 MINOR 28/06 PM 2.7 0.6 0.8 1 NONE 29/06 AM 3.0 0.9 0.7 1 NONE 29/07 PM 2.6 0.5 0.7 1 NONE 30/07 AM 2.7 0.6 0.5 2 NONE 30/08 PM 2.4 0.3 0.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/04 AM 3.4 1.2 1.2 1 NONE 28/05 PM 2.4 0.2 0.8 1 NONE 29/05 AM 2.9 0.7 0.7 1 NONE 29/06 PM 2.2 0.0 0.6 1 NONE 30/06 AM 2.8 0.6 0.7 1 NONE 30/07 PM 2.1 -0.1 0.4 1 NONE && $$ VAZ100-281100- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0042.240528T0748Z-240528T1100Z/ Northampton- 348 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Northampton County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/03 AM 3.1 1.1 1.3 1 MINOR 28/02 PM 2.3 0.3 0.8 1 NONE 29/03 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 1 NONE 29/04 PM 2.3 0.3 0.7 1 NONE 30/04 AM 2.5 0.5 0.8 1-2 NONE 30/05 PM 2.2 0.2 0.5 2 NONE KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/01 PM 3.1 0.1 0.7 1 NONE 29/01 AM 3.6 0.6 0.7 1 NONE 29/02 PM 3.1 0.1 0.7 1 NONE 30/02 AM 3.4 0.4 0.6 1 NONE 30/03 PM 3.3 0.3 0.7 2 NONE OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/01 PM 4.4 -0.2 0.4 1 NONE 29/01 AM 5.8 1.2 0.4 1 NONE 29/02 PM 4.4 -0.2 0.4 1 NONE 30/02 AM 5.5 0.9 0.3 1 NONE 30/03 PM 4.5 -0.1 0.3 1 NONE && $$