Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Washington DC

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1056 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

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District of Columbia-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
1056 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
  lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington
  County, and the City of Alexandria.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Thursday night, 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. Water is
  expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King
  Street and Strand Street in Alexandria.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
  normal. High tide at Washington Channel is at 9:28 AM and 9:47
  PM. High tide at Alexandria is at 9:46 AM and 10:05 PM.

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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