Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 2 Miles SE Hollywood MD

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1009 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

MDZ017-080900-
/O.NEW.KLWX.CF.Y.0058.240508T0400Z-240508T0900Z/
St. Marys-
1009 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday, especially around the time of
  high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, yards are flooded on Saint George
  Island, and water will begin covering the road leading to the
  island, especially if there is wave action.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 2:46 AM. The
  next high tide at Coltons Point is at 3:22 AM. The next high
  tide at Point Lookout is at 1:59 AM.

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.

St Marys River at Straits Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/02 AM     3.0        1.4        1.1       1.0     Minor
 08/03 PM     2.7        1.1        1.2       1.0      None
 09/03 AM     3.1        1.5        1.2       1.0     Minor
 09/04 PM     2.7        1.1        1.2       1.0      None
 10/04 AM     2.9        1.3        1.1       1.0      None
 10/05 PM     2.6        1.0        1.1       1.0      None

&&

$$