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...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* 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 6 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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 a few roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
03/12 AM     3.5        1.5        1.5        1      MINOR
03/11 AM     3.1        1.1        1.5        1       NONE
04/12 AM     3.4        1.4        1.4        1       NONE
04/12 PM     2.7        0.7        1.1        1       NONE
05/02 AM     3.1        1.1        0.9        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
02/09 PM     3.4        1.3        1.5        1      MINOR
03/10 AM     3.1        1.0        1.5        1       NONE
03/10 PM     3.3        1.2        1.4        1      MINOR
04/10 AM     2.7        0.6        1.1        1       NONE
04/11 PM     2.9        0.8        0.9        1       NONE
05/11 AM     2.3        0.2        0.7        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
02/08 PM     3.4        1.2        1.5        1       NONE
03/08 AM     2.8        0.6        1.4        1       NONE
03/09 PM     3.3        1.1        1.4        1       NONE
04/09 AM     2.6        0.4        1.2        1       NONE
04/10 PM     3.2        1.0        1.2        1       NONE
05/09 AM     2.3        0.1        1.0        1       NONE

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