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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
131 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

MDZ021-200145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-240420T0800Z/
Dorchester-
131 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 near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Saturday during high tide cycles.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/02 PM     3.7        1.7        2.1        1      MINOR
 20/03 AM     3.5        1.5        1.6        1       NONE
 20/03 PM     3.0        1.0        1.4        1       NONE
 21/03 AM     3.0        1.0        1.1        1       NONE
 21/03 PM     2.6        0.6        1.0        1       NONE
 22/04 AM     3.1        1.1        1.1        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM     3.5        1.4        1.6        1      MINOR
 20/12 PM     3.3        1.2        1.5       1-2      NONE
 21/12 AM     3.0        0.9        1.1       1-2      NONE
 21/01 PM     2.8        0.7        1.0        1       NONE
 22/01 AM     3.1        1.0        1.0        1       NONE

&&

$$

VAZ075>078-085-086-200145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240420T0800Z/
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-Mathews-
131 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster,
  Middlesex and Mathews Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding of a half foot of inundation 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.

LEWISETTA VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM     3.1        1.6        1.7        1      MINOR
 20/12 PM     2.8        1.3        1.5        1       NONE
 21/12 AM     2.7        1.2        1.3        1       NONE
 21/12 PM     2.5        1.0        1.2        1       NONE
 22/01 AM     2.5        1.0        1.0        1       NONE

DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA
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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/01 PM     3.9        2.0        2.3        1      MINOR
 20/02 AM     3.6        1.7        1.9        1      MINOR
 20/02 PM     3.4        1.5        1.8        1       NONE
 21/03 AM     3.3        1.4        1.5        1       NONE
 21/03 PM     2.9        1.0        1.3        1       NONE
 22/03 AM     3.1        1.2        1.3        1       NONE

WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM     2.9        1.5        1.8        1       NONE
 20/09 AM     2.8        1.4        1.7        1       NONE
 20/10 PM     2.8        1.4        1.6        1       NONE
 21/10 AM     2.6        1.2        1.5        1       NONE
 21/10 PM     2.6        1.2        1.4        1       NONE
 22/10 AM     2.4        1.0        1.3        1       NONE

WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/08 PM     3.7        1.0        1.6        1       NONE
 20/08 AM     3.5        0.8        1.5        1       NONE
 20/08 PM     3.5        0.8        1.3        1       NONE
 21/08 AM     3.3        0.6        1.3        1       NONE
 21/09 PM     3.5        0.8        1.2        1       NONE
 22/09 AM     3.1        0.4        1.1        1       NONE

&&

$$

MDZ022-023-VAZ099-200145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240420T0800Z/
Wicomico-Somerset-Accomack-
131 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding of a half foot of inundation 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM     3.5        1.4        1.6        1      MINOR
 20/12 PM     3.3        1.2        1.5       1-2      NONE
 21/12 AM     3.0        0.9        1.1       1-2      NONE
 21/01 PM     2.8        0.7        1.0        1       NONE
 22/01 AM     3.1        1.0        1.0        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/11 PM     3.4        1.2        1.7        1       NONE
 20/11 AM     3.2        1.0        1.4        1       NONE
 20/11 PM     2.9        0.7        1.1        1       NONE
 21/12 PM     2.7        0.5        0.9        1       NONE
 22/12 AM     2.9        0.7        1.0        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/10 PM     3.6        1.1        1.4       1-2      NONE
 20/11 AM     3.6        1.1        1.4       1-2      NONE
 20/11 PM     3.6        1.1        1.2       1-2      NONE
 21/11 AM     3.2        0.7        1.0        1       NONE
 22/12 AM     3.6        1.1        1.1        1       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM     3.1        1.1        1.5       1-2     MINOR
 20/08 AM     3.0        1.0        1.5       1-3      NONE
 20/09 PM     2.8        0.8        1.2       1-2      NONE
 21/09 AM     2.5        0.5        1.0       1-2      NONE
 21/10 PM     2.7        0.7        1.0        1       NONE
 22/10 AM     2.3        0.3        0.8        1       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/06 PM     3.1        0.3        0.9        1       NONE
 20/07 AM     3.2        0.4        0.8        1       NONE
 20/07 PM     3.2        0.4        0.8        1       NONE
 21/07 AM     3.0        0.2        0.6        1       NONE
 21/07 PM     3.3        0.5        0.7        1       NONE
 22/08 AM     2.9        0.1        0.5        1       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/06 PM     5.4        0.9        1.4        1       NONE
 20/07 AM     5.1        0.6        1.3        1       NONE
 20/07 PM     5.6        1.1        1.2        1       NONE
 21/08 AM     5.0        0.5        1.1        1       NONE
 21/08 PM     5.7        1.2        1.1        1       NONE
 22/08 AM     5.1        0.6        1.2        1       NONE

&&

$$


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