Coastal Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

Washington, DC ∙ Broomes Island, MD ∙ Lusby, MD ∙ Sunderland, MD ∙ Leonardtown, MD ∙ Saint Leonard, MD ∙ Dunkirk, MD ∙ Drum Point, MD ∙ Randle Cliff Beach, MD ∙ St Marys County Regional Airport, MD

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1203 PM EDT Tue Oct 1 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 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 3.5 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 St. Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 2:29 PM and 2:45 AM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 3:05 PM and 3:21 AM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 1:28 PM and 1:37 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 01/02 PM 3.6 2.0 2.0 0.5 Minor 02/02 AM 3.5 1.9 2.0 0.5 Minor 02/03 PM 3.7 2.1 2.1 0.5 Minor 03/03 AM 3.6 2.0 2.1 0.5 Minor 03/03 PM 3.6 2.0 2.0 0.5 Minor &&

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