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High Surf Advisory
CancelledMaryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Status
Cancelled
Started about 19 hours ago
Ends
expired
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Tuesday to midnight EDT Wednesday night.
* 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.
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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