Very Windy Tomorrow

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT Monday. * 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... 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/03 AM 3.7 1.7 1.7 1 MINOR 19/03 PM 3.7 1.7 1.6 2 MINOR 20/03 AM 4.0 2.0 2.1 2 MODERATE 20/04 PM 3.2 1.2 1.0 1-2 NONE 21/04 AM 2.7 0.7 0.7 1 NONE 21/05 PM 2.9 0.9 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/01 AM 3.7 1.6 1.6 2 MODERATE 19/01 PM 4.0 1.9 1.7 2-3 MODERATE 20/01 AM 4.0 1.9 1.9 3 MODERATE 20/01 PM 3.3 1.2 1.0 2 MINOR 21/02 AM 2.8 0.7 0.8 1 NONE 21/02 PM 3.2 1.1 0.9 2 MINOR &&

Forecast updated on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 3:30 PM by WBOC Meteorologist Dan Satterfield (AMS Fellow-CBM).

SYNOPSIS: It will turn very windy tomorrow as a strong cold front approaches. Rain showers are likely with heavier rain in the evening as the front passes. Wind gusts to near 40 mph are likely Wednesday and Wednesday night.

DELMARVA FORECAST

Tonight: Mostly cloudy and very mild. Low 54-55°. Wind: S 12-18 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, windy, and mild. Passing showers likely. Heavier rain in the early evening as a front passes. High 66-68°. Wind: S 16-35 mph. Wind gusts to over 38 mph likely in open areas.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with showers early, then clearing and colder. Very windy. Low 32°. Wind: NW 15-36 mph.

Thursday: Mostly clear, breezy, and much cooler. High 44-45°. Wind: NW 11-20 mph.

Forecast Discussion:

Clouds will increase some tonight but a south breeze will keep temps. in the low to mid 50's across Delmarva. Winds will stay from the south at 11-18 mph in open areas.

Wednesday will be a windy day, with clouds and some sunshine. The temps. will top out near 67-68 degrees in the afternoon, and winds will gust to over 38 mph. A Gale Warning is posted for area waters as well. There will be showers with heavier rain in the evening as a cold front passes through the area. Rain amounts look generally under .50 inches. Skies will clear late Wednesday night as cooler air moves back into the area.

Thursday will be much cooler with sunshine behind a cold front. Afternoon temps. will top out near 44-45 degrees, and winds will be from the NW at 12-20 mph. We will dip into the upper 20's under clear skies Thursday night as a dry air mass settles over the region..

In the long range:Friday looks partly sunny with temps. Near 51 degrees. Showers are possible Friday night into early Saturday, but it looks like a light rain event. The weekend looks mainly dry and mild, with high temps. near 58 to 60 degrees both days. Monday looks dry with temps. in the upper 50's and Tuesday will be partly sunny with temps. near 60 degrees.

he average low for late February is 31°, with a high temp. of 51°.

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