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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
252 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

MDZ014-201500-
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Anne Arundel-
252 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half
  foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due
  to tidal flooding. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up
  to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low
  lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.

* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM EDT
  this morning, especially around the time of high tide. For the
  second Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM
  EDT Tuesday, 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 affected high tides at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy
  are at 4:07 AM early this morning, and 4:47 AM early Tuesday
  morning.

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 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/03 AM     2.8        1.4        1.4       1.0     Minor
 20/04 PM     2.4        1.0        1.4       0.5      None
 21/04 AM     3.1        1.7        1.6       0.5     Minor
 21/03 PM     2.3        0.9        1.5       1.0      None
 22/05 AM     3.1        1.7        1.5       0.5     Minor
 22/04 PM     2.2        0.8        1.3       1.0      None

&&

$$

MDZ017-201500-
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St. Marys-
252 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
  low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Mary`s County.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Tuesday, especially around the time of
  high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, yards are flooded on Saint George
  Island, and water will begin covering the road leading to the
  island, especially if there is wave action.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
  normal. High tide at Piney Point is at 1:19 PM this afternoon
  and 1:34 AM overnight. High tide at Point Lookout is at 11:52 AM
  this morning and 12:41 AM overnight. High tide at Coltons Point
  is at 1:55 PM this afternoon and 2:10 AM overnight.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/01 PM     3.0        1.4        1.6       0.5     Minor
 21/01 AM     3.1        1.5        1.5       1.0     Minor
 21/02 PM     2.8        1.2        1.4       1.0      None
 22/01 AM     2.8        1.2        1.2       1.0      None
 22/01 PM     2.3        0.7        1.1       1.0      None

&&

$$

DCZ001-201500-
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District of Columbia-
252 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
  lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Tuesday, 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 and Jefferson Memorial.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
  normal. High tide at Washington Channel is at 6:49 AM this
  morning, 7:13 PM this evening, and 7:28 AM Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$

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