Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, around two
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 AM Thursday to
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 around 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/10 AM     3.0        1.0        1.4        2       NONE
29/11 PM     3.7        1.7        1.7       1-2     MINOR
30/11 AM     4.2        2.2        2.5        1     MODERATE
30/11 PM     4.3        2.3        2.4        1     MODERATE
31/11 AM     3.6        1.6        1.9        2      MINOR
01/12 AM     3.0        1.0        1.0       1-2      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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/08 AM     3.2        1.1        1.6        2      MINOR
29/08 PM     3.7        1.6        1.8        2     MODERATE
30/08 AM     4.3        2.2        2.6        2      MAJOR
30/08 PM     4.3        2.2        2.4        2      MAJOR
31/09 AM     3.6        1.5        1.8       2-3     MINOR
31/09 PM     3.1        1.0        1.2        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/06 AM     3.1        0.9        1.7        1       NONE
29/07 PM     3.8        1.6        1.8        1      MINOR
30/08 AM     3.8        1.6        2.3        1      MINOR
30/08 PM     4.5        2.3        2.5        1     MODERATE
31/08 AM     3.9        1.7        2.3        1      MINOR
31/09 PM     3.4        1.2        1.4        1       NONE

&&

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, around two
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 AM Thursday to
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 around 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/10 AM     3.0        1.0        1.4        2       NONE
29/11 PM     3.7        1.7        1.7       1-2     MINOR
30/11 AM     4.2        2.2        2.5        1     MODERATE
30/11 PM     4.3        2.3        2.4        1     MODERATE
31/11 AM     3.6        1.6        1.9        2      MINOR
01/12 AM     3.0        1.0        1.0       1-2      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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/08 AM     3.2        1.1        1.6        2      MINOR
29/08 PM     3.7        1.6        1.8        2     MODERATE
30/08 AM     4.3        2.2        2.6        2      MAJOR
30/08 PM     4.3        2.2        2.4        2      MAJOR
31/09 AM     3.6        1.5        1.8       2-3     MINOR
31/09 PM     3.1        1.0        1.2        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/06 AM     3.1        0.9        1.7        1       NONE
29/07 PM     3.8        1.6        1.8        1      MINOR
30/08 AM     3.8        1.6        2.3        1      MINOR
30/08 PM     4.5        2.3        2.5        1     MODERATE
31/08 AM     3.9        1.7        2.3        1      MINOR
31/09 PM     3.4        1.2        1.4        1       NONE

&&

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Salisbury Considers Housing Task Force to Tackle High Rent

Apr 1, 2024
Apr 1, 2024 Updated Apr 1, 2024

Salisbury is feeling the pinch as rent prices soar. Amid these challenges, community activist Amber Green with the Fenix Youth Project, is calling on city officials to establish a "housing task force" to tackle the growing affordability crisis.

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