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Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
158 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

MDZ021>023-240300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0027.240424T0400Z-240424T1200Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
158 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/05 PM     2.5        0.5        0.9        1       NONE
 24/05 AM     3.6        1.6        1.5       1-2     MINOR
 24/05 PM     2.8        0.8        1.2        1       NONE
 25/06 AM     2.8        0.8        0.7        1       NONE
 25/06 PM     2.3        0.3        0.8        1       NONE
 26/06 AM     3.2        1.2        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/02 PM     2.6        0.5        0.9       1-2      NONE
 24/02 AM     3.4        1.3        1.3        3      MINOR
 24/03 PM     2.9        0.8        1.2        1       NONE
 25/02 AM     2.8        0.7        0.8       1-2      NONE
 25/03 PM     2.5        0.4        0.8        1       NONE
 26/03 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/01 PM     2.5        0.3        0.8        1       NONE
 24/02 AM     3.3        1.1        1.2        1       NONE
 24/01 PM     2.8        0.6        1.1        1       NONE
 25/01 AM     2.9        0.7        0.8        1       NONE
 25/02 PM     2.5        0.3        0.8        1       NONE
 26/02 AM     2.9        0.7        0.7        1       NONE

&&

$$
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
