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High Surf Advisory

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Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 10 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 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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