Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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200 WHUS41 KAKQ 190956 CFWAKQ 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 && $$