Abell, Maryland

... Coastal Flood Watch remains in effect from Thursday afternoon
through late Friday night...

A coastal Flood Watch remains in effect from Thursday afternoon
through late Friday night for St. Marys and Calvert counties.

Positive tidal departures are expected to increase in magnitude as
a strong coastal low pressure system strengthens near the mouth of
the Chesapeake Bay. Departures of 2.0 to 3.0 feet above normal
high tide will be possible beginning with high tide Thursday
afternoon and evening... and continuing through late Friday night.
Minor coastal flooding is anticipated... but strong winds and
anomalies higher than anticipated could result in moderate coastal
flooding.

Here are the times of the next high tides
for a few locations from north to south...
on the Chesapeake Bay...
Solomons Island... 9:33 PM and 10:20 am...
Point Lookout... 8:43 PM and 9:30 am...

A coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding
may develop. Coastal residents should be alert for later statements
or warnings... and take action to protect property.

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am
EST Thursday...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am
EST Thursday for St. Marys County.

A developing coastal low pressure system will result in a tight
pressure gradient across the southern portion of the Maryland
Chesapeake Bay and lower tidal Potomac River. As strong
northeasterly winds develop over the water tonight... occasional
wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected to impact mainly
coastal portions of St. Marys County along the western shore of
the Chesapeake Bay.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts in excess of 45 mph are
expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.



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