Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* 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 2 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

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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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
21/01 PM     3.2        1.2        1.4        2       NONE
22/01 AM     3.6        1.6        1.6        1      MINOR
22/01 PM     3.7        1.7        1.8       1-2     MINOR
23/02 AM     3.6        1.6        1.6       1-2     MINOR
23/02 PM     3.4        1.4        1.4       1-2      NONE
24/03 AM     3.4        1.4        1.4        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
21/11 PM     3.7        1.6        1.7       1-2    MODERATE
22/11 AM     3.8        1.7        1.8        2     MODERATE
22/11 PM     3.9        1.8        1.9        2     MODERATE
23/12 PM     3.7        1.6        1.6       1-2    MODERATE
24/12 AM     3.5        1.4        1.5        1      MINOR

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
21/10 PM     4.0        1.8        2.1        1     MODERATE
22/10 AM     3.9        1.7        2.2        1      MINOR
22/11 PM     4.1        1.9        2.2        1     MODERATE
23/11 AM     3.7        1.5        1.8        1      MINOR
23/11 PM     3.4        1.2        1.5        1       NONE

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