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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1210 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

VAZ075>078-050015-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240505T2000Z/
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-
1210 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland and Lancaster
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/11 AM     3.1        1.6        1.6        1      MINOR
 04/11 PM     3.2        1.7        1.6        2      MINOR
 05/12 PM     3.1        1.6        1.6        1      MINOR
 06/12 AM     3.2        1.7        1.5        1      MINOR
 06/01 PM     2.8        1.3        1.3        1       NONE
 07/01 AM     3.0        1.5        1.2        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/01 PM     3.4        1.5        1.6        1       NONE
 05/02 AM     3.7        1.8        1.7       1-2     MINOR
 05/02 PM     3.4        1.5        1.6        1       NONE
 06/02 AM     3.5        1.6        1.4        1       NONE
 06/03 PM     3.1        1.2        1.3        1       NONE
 07/03 AM     3.4        1.5        1.2        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/07 AM     2.9        1.5        1.8        1       NONE
 04/08 PM     3.0        1.6        1.7        1       NONE
 05/09 AM     2.8        1.4        1.6        1       NONE
 05/09 PM     2.9        1.5        1.4        1       NONE
 06/10 AM     2.6        1.2        1.4        1       NONE
 06/10 PM     2.8        1.4        1.2        1       NONE

&&

$$

VAZ084>086-520-522-050015-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0033.000000T0000Z-240505T0400Z/
Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Eastern King and Queen-Eastern Essex-
1210 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Gloucester, Middlesex, Mathews, Eastern King and Queen
  and Eastern Essex Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/06 AM     4.0        1.3        1.8        1       NONE
 04/07 PM     4.2        1.5        1.7        1       NONE
 05/07 AM     3.7        1.0        1.5        1       NONE
 05/08 PM     3.8        1.1        1.1        1       NONE
 06/08 AM     3.2        0.5        1.0        1       NONE
 06/09 PM     3.7        1.0        0.9        1       NONE

YORKTOWN VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.4 FT, MAJOR 2.9 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/07 AM     4.0        1.4        1.5        2       NONE
 04/07 PM     4.3        1.7        1.5        2       NONE
 05/08 AM     3.9        1.3        1.3        1       NONE
 05/08 PM     4.1        1.5        1.1        1       NONE
 06/08 AM     3.6        1.0        1.0        1       NONE
 06/09 PM     4.1        1.5        1.0        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/07 AM     2.9        1.5        1.8        1       NONE
 04/08 PM     3.0        1.6        1.7        1       NONE
 05/09 AM     2.8        1.4        1.6        1       NONE
 05/09 PM     2.9        1.5        1.4        1       NONE
 06/10 AM     2.6        1.2        1.4        1       NONE
 06/10 PM     2.8        1.4        1.2        1       NONE

&&

$$

MDZ021>023-050015-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0033.000000T0000Z-240505T0800Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
1210 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/01 PM     3.3        1.3        1.5        1       NONE
 05/03 AM     3.5        1.5        1.4        1       NONE
 05/02 PM     3.3        1.3        1.5        1       NONE
 06/03 AM     3.7        1.7        1.4        1      MINOR
 06/03 PM     3.1        1.1        1.3        1       NONE
 07/04 AM     3.4        1.4        1.0        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/11 AM     3.3        1.2        1.2       1-2      NONE
 04/11 PM     3.4        1.3        1.1        2      MINOR
 05/11 AM     3.4        1.3        1.3        2      MINOR
 06/12 AM     3.8        1.7        1.3        1     MODERATE
 06/12 PM     3.1        1.0        1.0        1       NONE
 07/01 AM     3.5        1.4        0.9        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/10 AM     3.4        1.2        1.4        1       NONE
 04/11 PM     3.3        1.1        1.3        1       NONE
 05/11 AM     3.4        1.2        1.4        1       NONE
 06/12 AM     3.6        1.4        1.4        1      MINOR
 06/11 AM     3.0        0.8        1.2        1       NONE
 07/12 AM     3.5        1.3        1.1        1       NONE

&&

$$