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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
254 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

MDZ014-260400-
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Anne Arundel-
254 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO
NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal
  flooding. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due
  to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 AM EDT Tuesday,
  especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood
  Warning, from 3 AM Tuesday to noon EDT Wednesday, especially
  around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches the floor of the Maritime
  Museum in Annapolis, begins to cover Bowyer Road on the Naval
  Academy campus, and numerous businesses on Dock Street are
  flooded, along with the City Dock parking lot. Bayside Beach
  begins to flood around Harbor Rd and Lake Dr.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above
  normal, especially during high tide.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/06 PM     3.1        1.7        2.2       1.0     Minor
 26/07 AM     3.6        2.2        2.4       1.0    Moderate
 26/06 PM     3.7        2.3        2.9       1.0    Moderate
 27/06 AM     3.6        2.2        2.5       1.0    Moderate
 27/08 PM     2.9        1.5        2.0       0.5     Minor
 28/07 AM     2.9        1.5        1.7       0.5     Minor

&&

$$

MDZ017-260400-
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St. Marys-
254 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
  inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal
  flooding. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due
  to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday,
  especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood
  Warning, from 1 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday, 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, especially during high tide.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/04 PM     3.0        1.4        1.6       1.0     Minor
 26/03 AM     3.7        2.1        2.2       1.0    Moderate
 26/04 PM     3.9        2.3        2.5       0.5    Moderate
 27/03 AM     4.0        2.4        2.5       1.0    Moderate
 27/05 PM     3.3        1.7        1.9       0.5     Minor
 28/04 AM     3.2        1.6        1.7       0.5     Minor

&&

$$

MDZ011-016-VAZ053-055-057-527-260400-
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Southern Baltimore-Charles-Fairfax-Stafford-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
254 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 103 feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Southern Baltimore and Charles Counties.
  In Virginia, Fairfax, Stafford, King George and Central and
  Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM EDT Wednesday,
  especially around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, flooding is occurring at the end of
  Thames Street in Baltimore. Water covers the promenade in the
  Inner Harbor in multiple locations. At 3.0 feet, water begins
  encroaching upon yards in the Bowleys Quarters area. At 3.5
  feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near
  Dahlgren.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above
  normal, especially during high tide.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/08 PM     3.2        1.5        2.1       0.5      None
 26/08 AM     3.6        1.9        2.3       0.5     Minor
 26/08 PM     3.7        2.0        2.6       0.5     Minor
 27/09 AM     3.9        2.2        2.5       0.5     Minor
 27/09 PM     2.9        1.2        1.9       0.5      None
 28/09 AM     2.9        1.2        1.4       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/09 PM     2.6        0.9        1.5       1.0      None
 26/09 AM     3.0        1.3        1.7       1.0     Minor
 26/09 PM     3.1        1.4        2.1       1.0     Minor
 27/09 AM     3.5        1.8        2.1       0.5     Minor
 27/09 PM     2.8        1.1        1.9       0.5      None
 28/10 AM     2.9        1.2        1.4       1.0      None

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/04 PM     3.6        1.7        2.0       1.0     Minor
 26/04 AM     3.8        1.9        2.1       0.5     Minor
 26/04 PM     4.0        2.1        2.4       0.5     Minor
 27/04 AM     4.2        2.3        2.6       0.5     Minor
 27/05 PM     3.9        2.0        2.3       0.5     Minor
 28/05 AM     3.7        1.8        1.9       0.5     Minor

&&

$$

DCZ001-260400-
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District of Columbia-
254 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
  inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal
  flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due
  to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday,
  especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood
  Watch, from 1 AM EDT Tuesday through Wednesday afternoon,
  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. The
  unprotected area on the Southwest Waterfront at the DC Seafood
  Market is expected to flood. Water is expected to approach parts
  of the Hains Point Loop Road, but it will likely be closed.
  Water is expected to approach buildings near King Street and
  Union Street.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above
  normal, especially during high tide.

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.

&&

$$

MDZ508-260400-
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Southeast Harford-
254 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Southeast Harford County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM EDT Wednesday,
  especially around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 4.5 feet, portions of the Havre de Grace Yacht
  Basin are flooded, along with Hutchins Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above
  normal, especially during high tide.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/11 PM     4.3        1.9        2.3       1.0     Minor
 26/12 PM     4.6        2.2        2.3       1.0     Minor
 27/12 AM     4.6        2.2        2.6       1.0     Minor
 27/12 PM     4.8        2.4        2.4       1.0     Minor
 28/01 AM     4.1        1.7        2.2       1.0     Minor
 28/12 PM     4.2        1.8        1.8       1.0     Minor

&&

$$

MDZ018-260400-
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Calvert-
254 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
  lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Wednesday, 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 3.5 feet, yards are flooded near Charles Street and
  Williams Street in Solomons. Nearby parking lots and the
  streets themselves are covered by more than a half foot of
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above
  normal, especially during high tide.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/05 PM     2.5        1.1        1.5       1.0      None
 26/05 AM     2.9        1.5        1.7       1.0      None
 26/06 PM     3.1        1.7        2.1       1.0     Minor
 27/06 AM     3.7        2.3        2.5       0.5     Minor
 27/06 PM     3.0        1.6        2.1       0.5     Minor
 28/06 AM     3.0        1.6        1.7       0.5     Minor

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/03 PM     2.9        1.4        1.7       1.0      None
 26/03 AM     3.7        2.2        2.4       1.0     Minor
 26/03 PM     3.9        2.4        2.8       1.0     Minor
 27/02 AM     3.9        2.4        2.8       1.0     Minor
 27/05 PM     3.2        1.7        2.0       1.0     Minor
 28/04 AM     3.1        1.6        1.7       1.0     Minor

&&

$$

VAZ054-260400-
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Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
254 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
  lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington
  County.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of
  high tide.

* IMPACTS...A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds
  and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along
  the shore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above
  normal, especially during high tide.

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.

&&

$$

BELAK/STUCK


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