Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
459 WHUS41 KAKQ 200751 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 351 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024 VAZ075>078-085-521-522-200900- /O.EXP.KAKQ.CF.S.0039.000000T0000Z-240520T0800Z/ Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex- Western Essex-Eastern Essex- 351 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... The Coastal Flood Statement will expire at 4 AM EDT early this morning as high tide has passed. && $$ MDZ021>023-200900- /O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-240520T0900Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset- 351 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * 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...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning. * 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/03 AM 3.2 1.2 1.2 1 NONE 20/03 PM 2.9 0.9 1.3 1 NONE 21/03 AM 3.4 1.4 1.3 1 NONE 21/04 PM 2.9 0.9 1.3 1 NONE 22/04 AM 3.4 1.4 1.3 1 NONE 22/04 PM 2.7 0.7 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 PM 2.8 0.7 1.1 1 NONE 21/12 AM 3.3 1.2 1.2 1 NONE 21/01 PM 2.8 0.7 1.1 1 NONE 22/01 AM 3.3 1.2 1.1 1 NONE 22/01 PM 2.7 0.6 1.0 1-2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/11 AM 2.8 0.6 1.2 1 NONE 20/11 PM 3.3 1.1 1.3 1 NONE 21/12 PM 2.8 0.6 1.2 1 NONE 22/01 AM 3.3 1.1 1.2 1 NONE 22/12 PM 2.7 0.5 1.1 1 NONE && $$ NCZ102-VAZ098-201600- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240521T0000Z/ Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- 351 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$