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Coastal Flood Advisory
ExpiredMaryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Status
Ended
Started 36 minutes ago
Ends
expired
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.
Instructions
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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