Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Ocean City MD

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
556 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

MDZ025-NCZ102-251000-
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-
556 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland and
northeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
924 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

MDZ025-242130-
/O.EXA.KAKQ.CF.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-240924T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240925T1800Z/
Maryland Beaches-
924 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
  rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Maryland Beaches County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday
  afternoon.

* 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. Breaking waves of 4
  to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of
  rip currents.

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

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

OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/02 PM     4.1        1.6        1.3        1      MINOR
 25/02 AM     3.1        0.6        1.0        1       NONE
 25/03 PM     3.5        1.0        0.8        1       NONE
 26/02 AM     2.8        0.3        0.8        1       NONE
 26/05 PM     3.3        0.8        0.6        1       NONE
 27/04 AM     2.8        0.3        0.7        1       NONE

&&

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Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
924 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

MDZ025-242130-
/O.EXA.KAKQ.CF.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-240924T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240925T1800Z/
Maryland Beaches-
924 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
  rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Maryland Beaches County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday
  afternoon.

* 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. Breaking waves of 4
  to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of
  rip currents.

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

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

OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/02 PM     4.1        1.6        1.3        1      MINOR
 25/02 AM     3.1        0.6        1.0        1       NONE
 25/03 PM     3.5        1.0        0.8        1       NONE
 26/02 AM     2.8        0.3        0.8        1       NONE
 26/05 PM     3.3        0.8        0.6        1       NONE
 27/04 AM     2.8        0.3        0.7        1       NONE

&&

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