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...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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 and a half feet 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.

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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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
02/12 AM     3.6        1.6        1.5        1      MINOR
02/12 PM     3.2        1.2        1.4        1       NONE
03/01 AM     3.6        1.6        1.4        1      MINOR
03/01 PM     3.1        1.1        1.2        1       NONE
04/02 AM     3.2        1.2        1.0        1       NONE
04/02 PM     2.7        0.7        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
01/09 PM     3.7        1.6        1.7       1-2    MODERATE
02/10 AM     3.7        1.6        1.8        1     MODERATE
02/10 PM     3.7        1.6        1.6        1     MODERATE
03/10 AM     3.3        1.2        1.4        1      MINOR
03/11 PM     3.4        1.3        1.2        1      MINOR
04/12 PM     3.1        1.0        0.9        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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
01/08 PM     3.6        1.4        1.7        1      MINOR
02/09 AM     3.4        1.2        1.9        1       NONE
02/10 PM     3.7        1.5        1.7        1      MINOR
03/10 AM     3.2        1.0        1.6        1       NONE
03/10 PM     3.3        1.1        1.3        1       NONE
04/11 AM     2.9        0.7        1.1        1       NONE

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