Coastal Flood Advisory for Charles; King George
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- Calvert, Charles, King George
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What is happening
What: Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. Impacts: At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren. Where: Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. When: From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT this evening, especially...
What the bulletin says to do
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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 8:54 AM and 9:12 PM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 5:00 AM and 5:18 PM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 3:50 AM and 4:12 PM.
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 2:27AM EDT until October 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 2:27AM EDT until October 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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