Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in
an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles.

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.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
26/05 PM     3.4        1.4        1.2        3       NONE
27/05 AM     4.0        2.0        1.8        2     MODERATE
27/05 PM     4.2        2.2        1.9        3     MODERATE
28/05 AM     3.6        1.6        1.4       1-2     MINOR
28/05 PM     3.5        1.5        1.2        1      MINOR
29/06 AM     2.9        0.9        0.7        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
26/02 PM     3.6        1.5        1.3        3      MINOR
27/02 AM     4.1        2.0        1.8       2-3    MODERATE
27/02 PM     4.3        2.2        1.9        3      MAJOR
28/02 AM     3.8        1.7        1.6        2     MODERATE
28/03 PM     3.7        1.6        1.2       1-2    MODERATE
29/03 AM     3.2        1.1        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
26/01 PM     3.8        1.6        1.7        1      MINOR
27/01 AM     4.3        2.1        2.3        1     MODERATE
27/02 PM     4.6        2.4        2.4        1     MODERATE
28/02 AM     3.9        1.7        1.9        1      MINOR
28/02 PM     3.8        1.6        1.5        1      MINOR
29/02 AM     2.9        0.7        1.1        1       NONE

&&

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