Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level 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 2 to 3 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
30/11 PM     4.3        2.3        2.4        1     MODERATE
31/11 AM     3.6        1.6        1.9       2-3     MINOR
01/12 AM     2.9        0.9        0.9       1-2      NONE
01/01 PM     2.4        0.4        0.5        1       NONE
02/01 AM     2.0        0.0        0.0        1       NONE
02/01 PM     2.2        0.2        0.2        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
30/08 PM     4.3        2.2        2.4        2      MAJOR
31/09 AM     3.5        1.4        1.7       2-3     MINOR
31/10 PM     3.1        1.0        1.1        2       NONE
01/10 AM     2.7        0.6        0.7        1       NONE
01/10 PM     2.3        0.2        0.3        1       NONE
02/09 AM     2.4        0.3        0.4        1       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
30/08 PM     4.5        2.3        2.5        1     MODERATE
31/08 AM     3.8        1.6        2.2        1      MINOR
31/09 PM     3.3        1.1        1.3        1       NONE
01/10 AM     2.5        0.3        0.7        1       NONE
01/10 PM     2.3        0.1        0.3        1       NONE
02/10 AM     2.4        0.2        0.4        1       NONE

&&

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