Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
456 AM EST Tue Nov 19 2024

MDZ021>023-191800-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0055.241119T1800Z-241120T0000Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
456 AM EST Tue Nov 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected
  in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
  threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above
  ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low
  lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
  waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

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.

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/06 AM     2.6        0.6        0.9        1       NONE
 19/06 PM     3.2        1.2        1.3        1       NONE
 20/07 AM     3.0        1.0        1.4        1       NONE
 20/07 PM     3.2        1.2        1.4        1       NONE
 21/07 AM     2.6        0.6        1.1       2-3      NONE
 21/08 PM     3.0        1.0        1.3        2       NONE

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/04 AM     2.7        0.6        0.9        1       NONE
 19/04 PM     3.3        1.2        1.2        1      MINOR
 20/04 AM     3.1        1.0        1.4        1       NONE
 20/05 PM     3.3        1.2        1.4        1      MINOR
 21/05 AM     2.8        0.7        1.1        3       NONE
 21/05 PM     3.1        1.0        1.3        2       NONE

CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/03 PM     3.5        1.3        1.2        1      MINOR
 20/03 AM     2.9        0.7        1.4        1       NONE
 20/04 PM     3.5        1.3        1.3        1      MINOR
 21/04 AM     2.8        0.6        1.3        1       NONE
 21/05 PM     3.4        1.2        1.4        1       NONE

&&

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