Coastal Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

Washington, DC ∙ Alexandria, VA ∙ Falls Church, VA ∙ Washington Reagan National Airport, VA ∙ Arlington, VA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1043 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Sunday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM Sunday to 4 AM EDT Monday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...The unprotected area on the Southwest Waterfront at the DC Seafood Market is expected to flood. Water is expected to approach parts of the Hains Point Loop Road, but it will likely be closed. Water is expected to approach buildings near King Street and Union Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 11:43 PM and 12:20 PM. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 11:25 PM and 12:02 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. &&

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