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Coastal Flood Advisory
ActiveSouthern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Southeast Providence; Eastern Kent; Bristol
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 in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.9 to 7.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water).
* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Southeast Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, and Newport RI Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Splashover and Minor coastal flooding is expected in the lowest lying areas along the south coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts over multiple high tide cycles late today through this weekend. A few immediate coastal roads may briefly flood due to wave action. In addition...minor beach erosion is also possible.
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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