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Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
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WHUS41 KLWX 192356
CFWLWX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
756 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
MDZ017-200800-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240420T0800Z/
St. Marys-
756 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Mary`s County.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George
Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the
east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St.
Mary`s River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 12:51 AM. The
next high tide at Point Lookout is at 11:43 PM. The next high
tide at Coltons Point is at 1:27 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
St Marys River at Straits Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/12 AM 3.5 1.9 2.0 1.0 Moderate
20/12 PM 2.9 1.3 1.6 1.0 None
21/01 AM 2.7 1.1 1.2 1.0 None
21/01 PM 2.5 0.9 1.1 0.5 None
22/02 AM 2.8 1.2 1.2 1.0 None
22/03 PM 2.4 0.8 1.0 0.5 None
&&
$$
MDZ014-201200-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240420T1200Z/
Anne Arundel-
756 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.2 feet, water begins to approach businesses on
Dock Street in Annapolis. The City Dock parking lot is
flooded. Compromise Street is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at
3:49 AM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Severn River at Annapolis
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 4.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/03 AM 3.3 1.9 2.1 1.0 Moderate
20/03 PM 2.2 0.8 1.2 0.5 None
21/04 AM 2.2 0.8 0.9 0.5 None
21/04 PM 2.0 0.6 1.0 0.5 None
22/05 AM 2.5 1.1 1.1 0.5 None
22/05 PM 1.9 0.5 0.9 0.5 None
&&
$$
DCZ001-VAZ054-200100-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-240420T0100Z/
District of Columbia-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
756 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington
County, and the City of Alexandria.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time
of high tide.
* IMPACTS...Shoreline inundation is expected along portions of the
seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road,
and near the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial. Water is
expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King
Street and Strand Street in Alexandria.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. High tide is ongoing at Washington Channel and
Alexandria.
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.
&&
$$
MDZ018-200800-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-240420T0800Z/
Calvert-
756 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, water is expected to reach backyards
near 9th Street in North Beach, and could approach 9th Street.
At 3.0 feet, parking lots near Charles Street in Solomons
begin to flood, with several inches of water covering low-
lying portions of Charles Street and Williams Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 2:24 AM.
The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 12:46 AM.
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.
Chesapeake Bay at North Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 2.6 ft, Major 3.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/02 AM 3.2 1.8 2.0 1.0 Minor
20/02 PM 2.3 0.9 1.3 0.5 None
21/03 AM 2.3 0.9 1.0 0.5 None
21/03 PM 2.1 0.7 1.0 0.5 None
22/04 AM 2.4 1.0 1.0 0.5 None
22/03 PM 1.8 0.4 0.8 0.5 None
Patuxent River at Solomons Island
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/12 AM 3.1 1.6 1.7 1.0 Minor
20/12 PM 2.6 1.1 1.4 1.0 None
21/01 AM 2.6 1.1 1.1 1.0 None
21/02 PM 2.3 0.8 1.0 1.0 None
22/02 AM 2.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 None
22/01 PM 2.1 0.6 0.9 1.0 None
&&
$$
MDZ016-VAZ057-200700-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-240420T0700Z/
Charles-King George-
756 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island
and docks near Dahlgren.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 2:37 AM. The next
high tide at Dahlgren is at 1:30 AM. The next high tide at
Indian Head is at 6:31 AM.
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.
Upper Machodoc Creek at Dahlgren
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 3.1 ft, Major 5.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/01 AM 3.6 1.7 1.9 1.0 Minor
20/01 PM 3.0 1.1 1.4 0.5 None
21/02 AM 3.0 1.1 1.2 0.5 None
21/02 PM 2.7 0.8 1.0 0.5 None
22/02 AM 3.0 1.1 1.2 0.5 None
22/03 PM 2.8 0.9 1.1 0.5 None
&&
$$
MDZ011-200100-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-240420T0100Z/
Southern Baltimore-
756 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Southern Baltimore County and the City of
Baltimore.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time
of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, flooding is occurring at the end of
Thames Street in Baltimore. Water also nearly covers the
promenade at the dragon boat dock in the Inner Harbor. At 3.0
feet, water begins encroaching upon yards in the Bowleys
Quarters area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. High tide is ongoing at Fort McHenry Baltimore.
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.
NW Branch Patapsco River at Baltimore MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/05 AM 3.2 1.5 1.8 0.5 None
20/05 PM 2.2 0.5 1.0 1.0 None
21/06 AM 2.4 0.7 0.9 0.5 None
21/06 PM 2.0 0.3 0.8 0.5 None
22/07 AM 2.5 0.8 0.9 0.5 None
Chesapeake Bay at Bowleys Quarters
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.8 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/05 AM 3.2 1.5 1.9 1.0 Minor
20/05 PM 2.2 0.5 1.1 1.0 None
21/08 AM 2.3 0.6 0.9 0.5 None
21/06 PM 2.0 0.3 0.9 1.0 None
22/07 AM 2.4 0.7 0.9 1.0 None
&&
$$
MDZ508-200300-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-240420T0300Z/
Southeast Harford-
756 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Southeast Harford County.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening, especially around the
time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, water begins to go over the bulkhead at
the Havre de Grace Yacht Basin in multiple locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. High tide is ongoing at Havre de Grace.
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.
Chesapeake Bay at Havre de Grace MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/07 PM 4.3 1.9 2.3 1.0 Minor
20/09 AM 3.8 1.4 1.6 1.0 None
20/09 PM 3.2 0.8 1.1 1.0 None
21/09 AM 3.1 0.7 0.8 0.5 None
21/10 PM 3.2 0.8 1.1 0.5 None
22/10 AM 3.3 0.9 0.8 1.0 None
&&
$$
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