Coastal Flood Advisory

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Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 313 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Saint Mary's County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Thursday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off Saint Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 9:48 AM and 10:05 PM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 9:12 AM and 9:29 PM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 7:46 AM and 9:02 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 25/08 AM 3.5 1.9 2.2 1.0 Minor 25/09 PM 3.6 2.0 2.1 1.0 Minor 26/10 AM 3.4 1.8 2.0 1.0 None 26/10 PM 3.3 1.7 1.8 1.0 None 27/11 AM 3.1 1.5 1.7 1.0 None 27/11 PM 2.9 1.3 1.4 1.0 None &&