Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Washington DC

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
541 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

DCZ001-181200-
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District of Columbia-
541 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
  low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning, especially around the time
  of high tide.

* IMPACTS...Shoreline inundation is expected along portions of
  the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop
  Road, and near the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
  normal. High tide at Washington Channel is ongoing.

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.

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