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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1022 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

MDZ021>023-250600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240925T0600Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
1022 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
   lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
  in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
  businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1
  to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a
  sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes
  and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the
  waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road
  closures and flooding of vehicles.

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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/10 PM     3.8        1.8        1.6        1      MINOR
 25/11 AM     3.5        1.5        1.6        1       NONE
 26/12 AM     3.8        1.8        1.6        1      MINOR
 26/12 PM     3.4        1.4        1.5        1       NONE
 27/01 AM     3.5        1.5        1.4        1       NONE
 27/01 PM     3.1        1.1        1.2        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/08 PM     3.9        1.8        1.6        1     MODERATE
 25/08 AM     3.6        1.5        1.6        1      MINOR
 25/09 PM     3.7        1.6        1.5        1      MINOR
 26/09 AM     3.3        1.2        1.4        1       NONE
 26/10 PM     3.4        1.3        1.2        1      MINOR
 27/10 AM     3.2        1.1        1.2        1       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/07 PM     3.9        1.7        1.8        1      MINOR
 25/07 AM     3.2        1.0        1.8        1       NONE
 25/08 PM     3.7        1.5        1.7        1      MINOR
 26/08 AM     3.0        0.8        1.6        1       NONE
 26/08 PM     3.4        1.2        1.5        1       NONE
 27/09 AM     2.8        0.6        1.4        1       NONE

&&

$$

VAZ075-077-250400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240925T0400Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-
1022 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
   lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
  in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
  businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1
  to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a
  sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes
  and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the
  waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road
  closures and flooding of vehicles.

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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/08 PM     3.6        2.1        1.9        1     MODERATE
 25/07 AM     3.2        1.7        1.8        1      MINOR
 25/09 PM     3.3        1.8        1.6        1      MINOR
 26/08 AM     3.0        1.5        1.6        1       NONE
 26/09 PM     3.0        1.5        1.4        1       NONE
 27/10 AM     2.8        1.3        1.3        1       NONE

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/09 PM     4.0        2.1        1.9        1      MINOR
 25/09 AM     3.8        1.9        2.0        1      MINOR
 25/10 PM     3.7        1.8        1.7        1      MINOR
 26/10 AM     3.3        1.4        1.6        1       NONE
 26/11 PM     3.5        1.6        1.6        1       NONE
 27/11 AM     3.2        1.3        1.4        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/05 PM     3.5        2.1        1.8        1      MINOR
 25/05 AM     3.0        1.6        1.6        1       NONE
 25/06 PM     3.2        1.8        1.6        1      MINOR
 26/06 AM     2.9        1.5        1.5        1       NONE
 26/07 PM     2.9        1.5        1.3        1       NONE
 27/09 AM     2.7        1.3        1.3        1       NONE

&&

$$

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-251030-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240926T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
1022 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Maryland Beaches County.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 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.

&&

$$