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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
905 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

VAZ075>078-060800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T0800Z/
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-
905 PM EDT Sun May 5 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 near shorelines and tidal waterways.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/12 AM     3.1        1.6        1.4        1      MINOR
 06/01 PM     2.8        1.3        1.3        1       NONE
 07/01 AM     2.9        1.4        1.1        1       NONE
 07/02 PM     2.7        1.2        1.2        1       NONE
 08/02 AM     2.9        1.4        1.1        1       NONE
 08/02 PM     2.5        1.0        1.1        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/02 AM     3.4        1.5        1.3        1       NONE
 06/02 PM     3.0        1.1        1.3        1       NONE
 07/03 AM     3.5        1.6        1.3        1       NONE
 07/04 PM     2.9        1.0        1.1        1       NONE
 08/04 AM     3.1        1.2        0.9        1       NONE
 08/04 PM     2.6        0.7        0.9        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 05/10 PM     3.0        1.6        1.5        1       NONE
 06/10 AM     2.6        1.2        1.4        1       NONE
 06/10 PM     2.8        1.4        1.2        1       NONE
 07/10 AM     2.4        1.0        1.3        1       NONE
 07/11 PM     2.7        1.3        1.1        1       NONE
 08/11 AM     2.2        0.8        1.1        1       NONE

&&

$$

MDZ021>023-060915-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-240506T1000Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
905 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected
  in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Up to 2
  feet of inundation above ground level is possible in the most
  vulnerable areas in southern Dorchester County.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 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
 07/04 PM     2.7        0.7        0.9        1       NONE
 08/05 AM     3.4        1.4        1.0        1       NONE
 08/04 PM     2.5        0.5        0.9        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/12 AM     3.7        1.6        1.2        1      MINOR
 06/12 PM     3.2        1.1        1.1        1       NONE
 07/01 AM     3.5        1.4        0.9        1      MINOR
 07/02 PM     3.1        1.0        1.0        1       NONE
 08/02 AM     3.4        1.3        0.8        1      MINOR
 08/02 PM     2.7        0.6        0.7        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/12 AM     3.5        1.3        1.3        1       NONE
 06/12 PM     3.0        0.8        1.1        1       NONE
 07/01 AM     3.4        1.2        1.1        1       NONE
 07/01 PM     3.0        0.8        1.2        1       NONE
 08/01 AM     3.4        1.2        1.0        1       NONE
 08/01 PM     2.6        0.4        0.9        1       NONE

&&

$$