Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* 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 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
12/09 PM     3.5        1.5        1.3       1-2     MINOR
13/09 AM     3.3        1.3        1.5        1       NONE
13/10 PM     3.2        1.2        1.1        1       NONE
14/10 AM     2.5        0.5        0.7        1       NONE
15/12 AM     2.7        0.7        0.6        2       NONE
15/11 AM     2.8        0.8        1.0        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
12/06 PM     3.8        1.7        1.5        2     MODERATE
13/07 AM     3.5        1.4        1.5        2      MINOR
13/07 PM     3.5        1.4        1.3        1      MINOR
14/08 AM     2.9        0.8        0.9        1       NONE
14/09 PM     3.1        1.0        0.9        2       NONE
15/09 AM     3.0        0.9        1.0        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
12/05 PM     4.0        1.8        1.8        1     MODERATE
13/06 AM     3.5        1.3        2.0        1      MINOR
13/06 PM     3.9        1.7        1.8        1      MINOR
14/06 AM     2.7        0.5        1.4        1       NONE
14/08 PM     3.2        1.0        1.2        1       NONE
15/08 AM     2.8        0.6        1.3        1       NONE

&&

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