Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
24/02 AM     3.7        1.7        1.5        3      MINOR
24/03 PM     3.8        1.8        1.8        3      MINOR
25/03 AM     4.0        2.0        1.8        3     MODERATE
25/04 PM     3.8        1.8        1.6        3      MINOR
26/04 AM     3.8        1.8        1.5        3      MINOR
26/04 PM     4.0        2.0        1.8        3     MODERATE

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
24/12 AM     3.8        1.7        1.6        4     MODERATE
24/12 PM     4.1        2.0        2.0       3-4    MODERATE
25/01 AM     4.1        2.0        1.8        3     MODERATE
25/01 PM     4.0        1.9        1.8        3     MODERATE
26/01 AM     4.1        2.0        1.9        3     MODERATE
26/01 PM     4.2        2.1        1.9       3-4     MAJOR

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
23/11 PM     3.6        1.4        1.6        1      MINOR
24/11 AM     3.9        1.7        2.2        1      MINOR
24/11 PM     4.1        1.9        2.2        1     MODERATE
25/12 PM     4.1        1.9        2.2        1     MODERATE
26/12 AM     4.1        1.9        2.1        1     MODERATE
26/12 PM     4.0        1.8        2.1        1     MODERATE

&&

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