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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
611 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

MDZ508-041200-
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Southeast Harford-
611 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* 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 8 AM EDT this morning, especially around the time
  of high tide.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Havre de Grace is at 7:08 AM and
  7:23 PM.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/06 AM     3.6        1.2        1.4       1.0      None
 04/07 PM     3.3        0.9        1.0       1.0      None
 05/08 AM     3.8        1.4        1.2       1.0      None
 05/08 PM     3.8        1.4        1.6       1.0      None
 06/09 AM     4.2        1.8        1.4       0.5     Minor
 06/09 PM     3.3        0.9        1.2       0.5      None

&&

$$

MDZ014-041815-
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Anne Arundel-
611 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* 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, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due
  to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this
  afternoon, especially around the time of high tide. For the
  Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning,
  especially around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Compromise Street begins to flood in
  Annapolis. Flooding of much of the City Dock parking lot is
  occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at
  2:47 PM and 3:34 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/03 PM     2.6        1.2        1.4       1.0     Minor
 05/04 AM     3.1        1.7        1.6       1.0     Minor
 05/03 PM     2.9        1.5        1.8       1.0     Minor
 06/04 AM     3.3        1.9        1.7       1.0    Moderate
 06/04 PM     2.4        1.0        1.4       0.5      None

&&

$$

MDZ017-041815-
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St. Marys-
611 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* 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, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due
  to tidal flooding.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
  afternoon, especially around the time of high tide. For the
  Coastal Flood Watch, from this evening through Sunday morning,
  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 one and a half to two feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 10:47 AM and
  11:22 PM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 12:26 PM and
  12:51 AM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 11:50 AM and
  12:15 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/11 AM     3.1        1.5        1.6       1.0     Minor
 05/12 AM     3.5        1.9        1.8       1.0    Moderate
 05/12 PM     3.4        1.8        1.9       1.0     Minor
 06/01 AM     3.5        1.9        1.7       1.0    Moderate
 06/01 PM     3.0        1.4        1.5       1.0     Minor
 07/02 AM     3.2        1.6        1.3       1.0     Minor

&&

$$

DCZ001-VAZ054-041200-
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District of Columbia-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
611 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one half 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 8 AM EDT this morning, 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 6:02 PM and 6:27
  AM. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 5:44 PM and
  6:09 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.

&&

$$