Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
146 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
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Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
146 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
Water levels are receding.
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DCZ001-281400-
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District of Columbia-
146 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Around one foot of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon, 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 around one and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 10:45 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.
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MDZ017-281200-
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St. Marys-
146 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* 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 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 and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 4:51 AM. The
next high tide at Coltons Point is at 5:27 AM. The next high
tide at Point Lookout is at 4:00 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/04 AM 3.3 1.7 1.8 0.5 Minor
28/03 PM 2.4 0.8 1.3 1.0 None
29/05 AM 2.3 0.7 0.7 1.0 None
29/06 PM 2.1 0.5 0.8 2.0 None
30/06 AM 2.4 0.8 0.8 1.0 None
30/07 PM 2.2 0.6 0.9 1.0 None
&&
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Anne Arundel-
146 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning, especially around the
time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 2.8 feet, flooding of some of the parking area
near Dock Street in Annapolis may occur, with water
surrounding the Alex Haley Memorial.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at
8:05 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.
Severn River at Annapolis
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 4.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/07 AM 2.8 1.4 1.6 0.5 Minor
28/07 PM 1.8 0.4 1.0 0.5 None
29/08 AM 0.8 -0.6 -0.4 0.5 None
29/09 PM 0.1 -1.3 -0.7 0.5 None
30/10 AM 0.9 -0.5 -0.4 0.5 None
30/08 PM 0.7 -0.7 0.0 0.5 None
&&
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