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Coastal Flood Advisory

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District of Columbia

Starts Sep 24, 5:00 AM EDT

Ends Sep 25, 9:00 AM EDT

Issued Sep 23, 3:08 PM EDT

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...From 5 AM Thursday to 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 6:49 PM and 7:04 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.

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