Important Weather Update
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Please read the following COASTAL FLOOD ADIVSORY, COASTAL FLOOD WARNING and HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK in our area from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) / National Weather Service:
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 713 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, portions of 7th, 8th, and 9th Streets will flood in North Beach, with homes affected near 9th Street. At 4.0 feet, flooding of structures near Charles Street in Solomons is possible. Yards, parking lots, and portions of both Charles and Williams Street are covered by more than a foot of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides up to 4 feet above normal. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 10:00 AM and 10:30 PM. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 8:06 AM and 8:49 PM.
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. &&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
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COASTAL FLOOD WARNING National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 713 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, portions of 7th, 8th, and 9th Streets will flood in North Beach, with homes affected near 9th Street. At 4.0 feet, flooding of structures near Charles Street in Solomons is possible. Yards, parking lots, and portions of both Charles and Williams Street are covered by more than a foot of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides up to 4 feet above normal. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 10:00 AM and 10:30 PM. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 8:06 AM and 8:49 PM.
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.
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
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HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 519 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore- Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert- Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard- Southeast Harford-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax- Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania- King George-
519 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Coastal Flood Warnings are in effect for many shoreline areas along the Chesapeake Bay and Tidal Potomac River starting today and continuing through tonight. Moderate tidal flooding is possible, and major flooding cannot be ruled out in a few locations.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
A Gale Warning is in effect from 6 AM Friday morning through 8 PM Friday evening for all waters.
Coastal Flood Warnings are in effect for many shoreline areas along the Chesapeake Bay and Tidal Potomac River from Friday through Saturday morning. Moderate tidal flooding is possible, and major flooding cannot be ruled out in a few locations.
Locally heavy rain is expected on Friday, with scattered instances of flooding possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.