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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
319 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

MDZ021>023-261530-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0048.240926T1100Z-240927T0500Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
319 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* 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 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/11 AM     3.3        1.3        1.5        1       NONE
 27/12 AM     3.5        1.5        1.4        1       NONE
 27/01 PM     3.3        1.3        1.4        1       NONE
 28/02 AM     3.9        1.9        1.8        1      MINOR
 28/02 PM     3.5        1.5        1.5        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/09 AM     3.4        1.3        1.5        1      MINOR
 26/10 PM     3.6        1.5        1.4        1      MINOR
 27/10 AM     3.3        1.2        1.3        1       NONE
 27/11 PM     3.7        1.6        1.5       1-2     MINOR
 28/11 AM     3.4        1.3        1.3        1      MINOR
 29/12 AM     3.5        1.4        1.3        1      MINOR

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/08 AM     3.0        0.8        1.6        1       NONE
 26/09 PM     3.6        1.4        1.6        1      MINOR
 27/09 AM     2.8        0.6        1.4        1       NONE
 27/10 PM     3.6        1.4        1.7        1      MINOR
 28/10 AM     3.1        0.9        1.6        1       NONE
 28/10 PM     3.5        1.3        1.6        1       NONE

&&

$$

VAZ075-077-261530-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0048.240926T1100Z-240927T0500Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-
319 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/08 AM     3.0        1.5        1.6        1       NONE
 26/09 PM     3.2        1.7        1.6        1      MINOR
 27/10 AM     3.1        1.6        1.6        1      MINOR
 27/10 PM     3.4        1.9        1.8        1      MINOR
 28/10 AM     3.1        1.6        1.6        1      MINOR
 29/12 AM     3.2        1.7        1.5        1      MINOR

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/10 AM     3.6        1.7        1.9        1      MINOR
 26/11 PM     3.6        1.7        1.7        1      MINOR
 27/12 PM     3.5        1.6        1.7        1       NONE
 28/12 AM     3.6        1.7        1.7        1      MINOR
 28/01 PM     3.6        1.7        1.7        1      MINOR
 29/01 AM     3.5        1.6        1.5        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/06 AM     3.0        1.6        1.6        1       NONE
 26/06 PM     2.9        1.5        1.4        1       NONE
 27/08 AM     2.8        1.4        1.4        1       NONE
 27/08 PM     3.1        1.7        1.5        1      MINOR
 28/08 AM     3.0        1.6        1.5        1       NONE
 28/09 PM     3.0        1.6        1.4        1       NONE

&&

$$

VAZ076-078-085-521-522-261530-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0048.240926T1200Z-240927T0300Z/
Richmond-Lancaster-Middlesex-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
319 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Richmond, Lancaster, Middlesex, Western Essex and
  Eastern Essex Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/06 AM     3.0        1.6        1.6        1       NONE
 26/06 PM     2.9        1.5        1.4        1       NONE
 27/08 AM     2.8        1.4        1.4        1       NONE
 27/08 PM     3.1        1.7        1.5        1      MINOR
 28/08 AM     3.0        1.6        1.5        1       NONE
 28/09 PM     3.0        1.6        1.4        1       NONE

&&

$$

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-261530-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
319 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In North
  Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia
  Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf
conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$