Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/03 PM     2.8        0.8        1.2        1       NONE
30/04 AM     3.6        1.6        1.5       1-2     MINOR
30/04 PM     2.7        0.7        1.0       1-2      NONE
01/04 AM     2.7        0.7        0.6        1       NONE
01/05 PM     2.2        0.2        0.6        1       NONE
02/05 AM     2.8        0.8        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
29/01 PM     3.1        1.0        1.2        2       NONE
30/01 AM     3.6        1.5        1.3        2      MINOR
30/01 PM     2.7        0.6        0.9        2       NONE
01/02 AM     2.9        0.8        0.6        2       NONE
01/03 PM     2.3        0.2        0.5        1       NONE
02/03 AM     2.9        0.8        0.6        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
30/12 AM     3.3        1.1        1.2        1       NONE
30/12 PM     2.7        0.5        1.0        1       NONE
01/01 AM     2.9        0.7        0.8        1       NONE
01/01 PM     2.3        0.1        0.6        1       NONE
02/01 AM     2.8        0.6        0.7        1       NONE

&&

Salisbury Council, Mayor At Odds Over Lynching Apology

Feb 6, 2024
Feb 6, 2024 Updated Feb 6, 2024

After Salisbury promised an apology to descendants of Matthew Williams for its involvement in his lynching, the city council and mayor are divided over where that apology comes from and what form it takes.

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