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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1258 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

MDZ021-VAZ075-077-180100-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0035.240518T0000Z-240518T0600Z/
Dorchester-Westmoreland-Northumberland-
1258 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester County. In Virginia,
  Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 17/12 PM     3.3        1.3        1.7        1       NONE
 18/02 AM     3.4        1.4        1.6        1       NONE
 18/01 PM     3.2        1.2        1.6        1       NONE
 19/02 AM     3.3        1.3        1.4        1       NONE
 19/02 PM     2.9        0.9        1.3        1       NONE
 20/03 AM     3.3        1.3        1.3        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 17/10 PM     3.4        1.3        1.5        1      MINOR
 18/11 AM     3.1        1.0        1.3        1       NONE
 18/11 PM     3.3        1.2        1.3       1-2      NONE
 19/12 PM     3.0        0.9        1.2        1       NONE
 20/12 AM     3.3        1.2        1.2        1       NONE

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 17/11 AM     3.0        1.5        1.8        1       NONE
 17/10 PM     3.1        1.6        1.8        1      MINOR
 18/10 AM     2.9        1.4        1.6       1-2      NONE
 18/11 PM     3.0        1.5        1.6       1-2      NONE
 19/11 AM     2.9        1.4        1.6        2       NONE
 20/12 AM     3.1        1.6        1.6        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 17/12 PM     3.7        1.8        2.1        1      MINOR
 18/12 AM     3.5        1.6        1.8        1       NONE
 18/12 PM     3.4        1.5        1.9        1       NONE
 19/01 AM     3.6        1.7        1.8        1      MINOR
 19/02 PM     3.3        1.4        1.7        1       NONE
 20/02 AM     3.5        1.6        1.7        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 17/07 PM     2.9        1.5        1.8        1       NONE
 18/08 AM     2.7        1.3        1.6        1       NONE
 18/08 PM     2.9        1.5        1.7        1       NONE
 19/08 AM     2.8        1.4        1.7        1       NONE
 19/09 PM     3.0        1.6        1.7        1       NONE
 20/09 AM     2.7        1.3        1.6        1       NONE

&&

$$

VAZ076-078-085-086-522-180100-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0038.240518T0000Z-240518T0600Z/
Richmond-Lancaster-Middlesex-Mathews-Eastern Essex-
1258 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 17/07 PM     2.9        1.5        1.8        1       NONE
 18/08 AM     2.7        1.3        1.6        1       NONE
 18/08 PM     2.9        1.5        1.7        1       NONE
 19/08 AM     2.8        1.4        1.7        1       NONE
 19/09 PM     3.0        1.6        1.7        1       NONE
 20/09 AM     2.7        1.3        1.6        1       NONE

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 17/06 PM     3.7        1.0        1.7        1       NONE
 18/06 AM     3.4        0.7        1.6        1       NONE
 18/07 PM     3.8        1.1        1.7        1       NONE
 19/07 AM     3.5        0.8        1.7        1       NONE
 19/08 PM     3.9        1.2        1.7        1       NONE
 20/08 AM     3.5        0.8        1.6        1       NONE

&&

$$