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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
715 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

NCZ017-102-VAZ098-130500-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.CF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240412T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0025.240412T2315Z-240413T0500Z/
Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
715 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sound-side flooding in North Carolina, including
  Currituck County. Sound-side flooding in Virginia, including
  Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/01 AM     3.4        0.6        0.5       2-3      NONE
 13/02 PM     2.2       -0.6       -0.1       2-3      NONE
 14/02 AM     2.9        0.1        0.2        1       NONE
 14/03 PM     2.4       -0.4        0.2        1       NONE
 15/03 AM     2.4       -0.4       -0.1        1       NONE

CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/12 AM     3.6        0.7        0.4       3-4      NONE
 13/01 PM     2.3       -0.6       -0.1       3-4      NONE
 14/01 AM     2.9        0.0        0.0        2       NONE
 14/02 PM     2.3       -0.6        0.0        2       NONE
 15/02 AM     2.7       -0.2        0.0        3       NONE

LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/01 AM     3.5        0.8        0.8        1       NONE
 13/02 PM     2.2       -0.5        0.2        1       NONE
 14/02 AM     3.3        0.6        0.8        1       NONE
 14/02 PM     2.4       -0.3        0.5        1       NONE
 15/03 AM     2.7        0.0        0.4        1       NONE

COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/11 PM     4.1        0.4        0.2       3-4      NONE
 13/11 AM     2.8       -0.9        0.1        3       NONE
 14/12 AM     3.8        0.1        0.2        2       NONE
 14/01 PM     2.8       -0.9        0.1        2       NONE
 15/01 AM     3.2       -0.5       -0.1       2-3      NONE

&&

$$

MDZ021>024-VAZ099-130400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0030.000000T0000Z-240413T0400Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Accomack-
715 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset and Inland
  Worcester Counties. In Virginia, Accomack County.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/07 PM     3.4        1.4        2.0        2       NONE
 13/08 AM     3.3        1.3        1.3        2       NONE
 13/09 PM     1.6       -0.4        0.1        1       NONE
 14/10 AM     2.2        0.2        0.3        1       NONE
 14/10 PM     2.2        0.2        0.7        1       NONE
 15/11 AM     2.5        0.5        0.7        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/05 PM     3.2        1.1        1.4        2       NONE
 13/05 AM     3.1        1.0        1.0        2       NONE
 13/06 PM     1.9       -0.2        0.2       1-2      NONE
 14/06 AM     2.1        0.0        0.1        1       NONE
 14/07 PM     2.2        0.1        0.6        1       NONE
 15/08 AM     2.6        0.5        0.7        1       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/04 PM     3.1        0.9        1.5        1       NONE
 13/04 AM     3.3        1.1        1.1        1       NONE
 13/05 PM     1.7       -0.5        0.2        1       NONE
 14/05 AM     2.1       -0.1        0.0        1       NONE
 14/06 PM     1.9       -0.3        0.5        1       NONE
 15/06 AM     2.5        0.3        0.5        1       NONE

OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/11 PM     2.8        0.3        0.3        1       NONE
 13/12 PM     1.4       -1.1       -0.6        1       NONE
 14/01 AM     2.1       -0.4       -0.3        1       NONE
 14/01 PM     1.9       -0.6        0.1        1       NONE
 15/02 AM     2.2       -0.3       -0.1        1       NONE

SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/04 PM     3.7        1.2        1.5       2-3      NONE
 13/04 AM     4.2        1.7        1.4        2       NONE
 13/04 PM     2.5        0.0        0.5        2       NONE
 14/05 AM     2.7        0.2        0.2        1       NONE
 14/07 PM     2.6        0.1        0.8       1-2      NONE
 15/05 AM     3.3        0.8        1.1       1-2      NONE

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 AM     2.8        0.8        0.9        4       NONE
 13/02 PM     2.1        0.1        0.7       2-4      NONE
 14/03 AM     2.3        0.3        0.5        1       NONE
 14/03 PM     1.8       -0.2        0.4       2-3      NONE
 15/04 AM     2.2        0.2        0.5       2-3      NONE

CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/12 AM     3.5        0.7        0.5        3       NONE
 13/12 PM     1.9       -0.9       -0.1        3       NONE
 14/01 AM     2.9        0.1        0.1        2       NONE
 14/01 PM     2.0       -0.8        0.1        2       NONE
 15/02 AM     2.5       -0.3       -0.1        3       NONE

WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/01 AM     5.2        0.7        0.4        1       NONE
 13/01 PM     3.7       -0.8        0.1        1       NONE
 14/02 AM     4.7        0.2        0.2        1       NONE
 14/02 PM     3.8       -0.7        0.3        1       NONE
 15/02 AM     4.3       -0.2        0.1        1       NONE

&&

$$
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