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Coastal Flood Advisory
ActiveDistrict of Columbia
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Friday, especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...The unprotected area on the Southwest Waterfront at the DC Seafood Market is expected to flood. Water is expected to approach parts of the Hains Point Loop Road, but it will likely be closed. Low lying areas near Fletchers Boathouse begin to flood. Portions of Roosevelt Island are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 7:27 PM and 7:45 AM.
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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