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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
213 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

MDZ021>023-061000-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0039.240606T0200Z-240606T1100Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
213 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* 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 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 05/03 PM     2.8        0.8        1.2        1       NONE
 06/05 AM     3.6        1.6        1.2        1      MINOR
 06/04 PM     2.8        0.8        1.2        1       NONE
 07/05 AM     3.2        1.2        0.9        1       NONE
 07/05 PM     2.3        0.3        0.7        1       NONE
 08/06 AM     3.1        1.1        0.8        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 05/01 PM     3.0        0.9        1.0        1       NONE
 06/02 AM     3.5        1.4        0.9        2      MINOR
 06/02 PM     2.9        0.8        1.0       1-2      NONE
 07/02 AM     3.2        1.1        0.7        1       NONE
 07/03 PM     2.5        0.4        0.6        1       NONE
 08/03 AM     3.0        0.9        0.6        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 05/01 PM     2.9        0.7        1.3        1       NONE
 06/01 AM     3.6        1.4        1.2        1      MINOR
 06/12 PM     2.8        0.6        1.4        1       NONE
 07/02 AM     3.4        1.2        1.0        1       NONE
 07/01 PM     2.4        0.2        0.9        1       NONE
 08/02 AM     3.2        1.0        0.8        1       NONE

&&

$$

VAZ075>078-085-522-060800-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0043.240606T0200Z-240606T0800Z/
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-
Eastern Essex-
213 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster,
  Middlesex and Eastern Essex Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 05/01 PM     2.6        1.1        1.2        1       NONE
 06/02 AM     3.0        1.5        1.3        1       NONE
 06/02 PM     2.4        0.9        1.1        1       NONE
 07/02 AM     2.7        1.2        1.0        1       NONE
 07/03 PM     2.2        0.7        0.9        1       NONE
 08/03 AM     2.6        1.1        0.9        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 05/03 PM     3.2        1.3        1.5        1       NONE
 06/03 AM     3.3        1.4        1.2        1       NONE
 06/04 PM     2.8        0.9        1.1        1       NONE
 07/04 AM     3.1        1.2        1.0        1       NONE
 07/05 PM     2.6        0.7        0.9        1       NONE
 08/05 AM     2.8        0.9        0.8        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 05/10 PM     2.7        1.3        1.2        1       NONE
 06/11 AM     2.1        0.7        1.0        1       NONE
 06/11 PM     2.6        1.2        1.1        1       NONE
 07/12 PM     2.1        0.7        1.0        1       NONE
 08/01 AM     2.6        1.2        1.0        1       NONE

&&

$$