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Coastal Flood Advisory from TUE 11:00 PM EDT until WED 6:00 AM EDT

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset
Counties. In Virginia, Northumberland, Lancaster and Accomack
Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

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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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
07/04 PM     2.7        0.7        0.9        1       NONE
08/05 AM     3.6        1.6        1.2        1      MINOR
08/05 PM     2.9        0.9        1.2        1       NONE
09/06 AM     3.6        1.6        1.2        1      MINOR
09/06 PM     2.9        0.9        1.2        1       NONE
10/06 AM     3.5        1.5        1.2        1       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
07/02 PM     2.8        0.7        0.7        1       NONE
08/02 AM     3.5        1.4        0.9        1      MINOR
08/02 PM     2.9        0.8        0.9        1       NONE
09/03 AM     3.7        1.6        1.1        1      MINOR
09/03 PM     3.0        0.9        1.0        1       NONE
10/03 AM     3.5        1.4        1.0        1      MINOR

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
08/01 AM     3.6        1.4        1.2        1      MINOR
08/01 PM     3.0        0.8        1.3        1       NONE
09/02 AM     3.7        1.5        1.2        1      MINOR
09/02 PM     3.1        0.9        1.4        1       NONE
10/02 AM     3.8        1.6        1.4        1      MINOR

LEWISETTA VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
07/02 PM     2.3        0.8        0.8        1       NONE
08/02 AM     3.1        1.6        1.3        1      MINOR
08/02 PM     2.5        1.0        1.1        1       NONE
09/03 AM     2.9        1.4        1.1        1       NONE
09/03 PM     2.5        1.0        1.1       1-2      NONE
10/03 AM     2.8        1.3        1.1        1       NONE

WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
07/11 PM     2.7        1.3        1.1        1       NONE
08/12 PM     2.4        1.0        1.2        1       NONE
09/12 AM     2.8        1.4        1.2        1       NONE
09/11 AM     2.2        0.8        1.2        1       NONE
10/01 AM     2.8        1.4        1.2        1       NONE

SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
08/12 AM     4.0        1.5        0.9        1       NONE
08/01 PM     3.5        1.0        1.1        1       NONE
09/01 AM     4.1        1.6        1.0        1       NONE
09/01 PM     3.5        1.0        1.3        1       NONE
10/02 AM     4.2        1.7        1.2        1       NONE

NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
07/10 PM     2.9        0.9        0.8        1       NONE
08/11 AM     2.5        0.5        0.9        1       NONE
09/12 AM     3.2        1.2        1.1        1      MINOR
09/11 AM     2.6        0.6        1.1       1-2      NONE
10/01 AM     3.2        1.2        1.2        2      MINOR
10/12 PM     2.4        0.4        0.9        2       NONE

CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
07/08 PM     3.8        1.0        0.4        2       NONE
08/09 AM     3.0        0.2        0.5        2       NONE
08/09 PM     3.8        1.0        0.4        2       NONE
09/10 AM     2.9        0.1        0.5        2       NONE
09/10 PM     3.9        1.1        0.5       1-2      NONE
10/10 AM     2.9        0.1        0.6        1       NONE

WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
07/09 PM     6.2        1.7        0.8        1       NONE
08/09 AM     5.0        0.5        0.9        1       NONE
08/10 PM     6.3        1.8        0.9        1       NONE
09/10 AM     4.7        0.2        0.8        1       NONE
09/11 PM     6.1        1.6        0.8        1       NONE
10/11 AM     4.7        0.2        0.9        1       NONE

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