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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
356 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

DCZ001-150400-
/O.UPG.KLWX.CF.A.0001.250515T1200Z-250516T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.CF.W.0001.250515T1100Z-250516T2000Z/
District of Columbia-
356 PM EDT Wed May 14 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 PM EDT Friday, especially
  around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  will be inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides between one half foot and one foot
  above normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at
  10:33 PM and 10:24 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

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