...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
22/12 PM     3.3        1.3        1.4        1       NONE
23/01 AM     3.1        1.1        1.0        1       NONE
23/12 PM     2.8        0.8        1.1        1       NONE
24/02 AM     2.9        0.9        0.7        1       NONE
24/02 PM     2.3        0.3        0.5        1       NONE
25/03 AM     2.5        0.5        0.1        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
22/09 AM     3.5        1.4        1.5        1      MINOR
22/10 PM     3.1        1.0        0.9        2       NONE
23/10 AM     2.9        0.8        0.9       1-2      NONE
23/11 PM     2.9        0.8        0.5        2       NONE
24/11 AM     2.3        0.2        0.3        2       NONE
25/12 AM     2.6        0.5        0.1       1-2      NONE

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
22/08 AM     3.6        1.4        1.8        1      MINOR
22/09 PM     3.1        0.9        1.2        1       NONE
23/10 AM     3.1        0.9        1.2        1       NONE
23/11 PM     3.0        0.8        0.8        1       NONE
24/11 AM     2.4        0.2        0.6        1       NONE
24/11 PM     2.5        0.3        0.2        1       NONE

&&

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Choptank
River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&