Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
232 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

MDZ017-281200-
/O.NEW.KLWX.CF.Y.0077.240528T0800Z-240528T1200Z/
St. Marys-
232 AM EDT Tue May 28 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning, 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 to one and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 6:16 AM and 7:02
  PM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 5:28 AM and 6:14
  PM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 6:52 AM and 7:38
  PM.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 28/05 AM     3.1        1.5        1.5       1.0     Minor
 28/07 PM     2.6        1.0        1.2       1.0      None
 29/07 AM     2.7        1.1        1.1       0.5      None
 29/08 PM     2.5        0.9        1.0       0.5      None
 30/07 AM     2.4        0.8        0.9       1.0      None
 30/09 PM     2.3        0.7        0.7       1.0      None

&&

$$