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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
142 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

DCZ001-VAZ054-221345-
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District of Columbia-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
142 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected
  in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington
  County, and the City of Alexandria.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Monday, 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. Water is
  expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King
  Street and Strand Street in Alexandria.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 12:20 PM and
  12:37 AM. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 12:02
  PM and 12:19 AM.

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.

&&

$$

MDZ014-221345-
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Anne Arundel-
142 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
  lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday, especially around the time of
  high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches the floor of the Maritime
  Museum in Annapolis, begins to cover Bowyer Road on the Naval
  Academy campus, and numerous businesses on Dock Street are
  flooded, along with the City Dock parking lot. Bayside Beach
  begins to flood around Harbor Rd and Lake Dr.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at
  8:37 AM and 10:06 PM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/08 AM     3.3        1.9        2.1       1.0    Moderate
 22/10 PM     3.9        2.5        2.1       1.0    Moderate
 23/09 AM     3.2        1.8        2.1       1.0     Minor
 23/11 PM     3.8        2.4        2.1       1.0    Moderate
 24/10 AM     3.3        1.9        2.2       1.0    Moderate

&&

$$

MDZ008-221000-
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Cecil-
142 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Shoreline in Cecil County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning, especially around
  the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, minor shoreline flooding begins near
  Chesapeake City. At 4.5 feet, minor shoreline flooding begins
  near Charlestown.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Chesapeake City is at 2:08 AM and
  2:40 PM. The next high tide at Port Deposit is at 1:48 AM and
  1:38 PM. The next high tide at Charlestown is at 2:16 AM and
  2:06 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.

&&

$$

MDZ016-VAZ057-221345-
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Charles-King George-
142 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
  lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening, especially around the
  time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island
  and docks near Dahlgren.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 6:41 AM and 7:11
  PM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 7:54 AM and 8:11 PM.
  The next high tide at Indian Head is at 11:48 AM and 12:05 AM.

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.

Upper Machodoc Creek at Dahlgren
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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/07 AM     4.1        2.2        2.1       0.5     Minor
 22/08 PM     4.6        2.7        2.4       0.5     Minor
 23/07 AM     4.2        2.3        2.3       0.5     Minor
 23/08 PM     4.4        2.5        2.3       1.0     Minor
 24/08 AM     4.1        2.2        2.3       0.5     Minor
 24/09 PM     4.2        2.3        2.2       1.0     Minor

&&

$$

MDZ017-221345-
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St. Marys-
142 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time
  of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George
  Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the
  east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St.
  Mary`s River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 6:44 AM and
  7:01 PM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 4:46 AM and
  5:52 PM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 6:08 AM and
  6:25 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/05 AM     3.6        2.0        2.1       1.0     Minor
 22/06 PM     3.9        2.3        2.1       1.0     Minor
 23/07 AM     3.7        2.1        2.2       0.5     Minor
 23/07 PM     3.8        2.2        2.1       1.0     Minor
 24/08 AM     3.5        1.9        2.1       1.0     Minor
 24/08 PM     3.8        2.2        2.2       1.0     Minor

&&

$$

MDZ508-221345-
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Southeast Harford-
142 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Shoreline in Southeast Harford County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time
  of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 4.5 feet, portions of the Havre de Grace Yacht
  Basin are flooded, along with Hutchins Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Havre de Grace is at 1:53 PM and
  2:00 AM.

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.

Chesapeake Bay at Havre de Grace MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/01 AM     4.8        2.4        1.9       1.0     Minor
 22/02 PM     4.0        1.6        2.0       1.0     Minor
 23/02 AM     5.1        2.7        2.2       1.0     Minor
 23/02 PM     3.9        1.5        2.1       1.0      None
 24/03 AM     4.9        2.5        2.1       1.0     Minor
 24/04 PM     4.1        1.7        2.3       1.0     Minor

&&

$$

MDZ011-221345-
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Southern Baltimore-
142 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Shoreline in Southern Baltimore County and the city of
  Baltimore.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday, especially around the time of
  high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 4.25 feet, the concrete promenade at Fells Point
  begins to flood. Water also begins to cover the boardwalk at
  the Maritime Park water taxi stop. Thames Street is flooded,
  and much of the promenade in the Inner Harbor is flooded. At
  3.0 feet, water begins encroaching upon yards in the Bowleys
  Quarters area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Fort McHenry Baltimore is at 10:14
  AM and 11:20 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.

NW Branch Patapsco River at Baltimore MD
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.4 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/12 AM     3.8        2.1        1.9       0.5     Minor
 22/10 AM     3.6        1.9        2.2       0.5     Minor
 22/11 PM     4.2        2.5        2.1       0.5     Minor
 23/11 AM     3.3        1.6        2.0       0.5      None
 24/12 AM     4.2        2.5        2.1       0.5     Minor
 24/12 PM     3.6        1.9        2.4       0.5     Minor

Chesapeake Bay at Bowleys Quarters
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.8 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/12 AM     3.6        1.9        1.6       1.0     Minor
 22/10 AM     2.9        1.2        1.7       1.0      None
 23/12 AM     3.5        1.8        1.5       1.0     Minor
 23/11 AM     2.7        1.0        1.6       1.0      None
 24/01 AM     3.7        2.0        1.7       1.0     Minor
 24/01 PM     2.8        1.1        1.7       1.0      None

&&

$$

MDZ018-221345-
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Calvert-
142 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening, especially around the
  time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, water is expected to reach backyards
  near 9th Street in North Beach, and could approach 9th Street.
  At 3.5 feet, yards are flooded near Charles Street and
  Williams Street in Solomons. Nearby parking lots and the
  streets themselves are covered by more than a half foot of
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 5:44 AM and
  6:35 PM. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 7:27 AM
  and 8:33 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.

Chesapeake Bay at North Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 2.6 ft, Major 3.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/07 AM     3.1        1.7        1.9       1.0     Minor
 22/09 PM     3.8        2.4        1.9       1.0     Minor
 23/08 AM     3.0        1.6        1.9       0.5     Minor
 23/09 PM     3.7        2.3        1.9       1.0     Minor
 24/09 AM     3.1        1.7        2.1       1.0     Minor
 24/10 PM     3.7        2.3        2.0       1.0     Minor

Patuxent River at Solomons Island
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/05 AM     3.6        2.1        2.0       1.0     Minor
 22/06 PM     3.9        2.4        2.1       1.0     Minor
 23/06 AM     3.6        2.1        2.1       1.0     Minor
 23/07 PM     3.8        2.3        2.1       1.0     Minor
 24/07 AM     3.7        2.2        2.2       1.0     Minor
 24/08 PM     3.7        2.2        2.1       1.0     Minor

&&

$$

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