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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 12:27 AM May. 18, 2024 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, yards are flooded on Saint George Island, and water will begin covering the road leading to the island, especially if there is wave action. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 10:27 PM and 10:29 AM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 11:27 PM and 11:46 AM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 12:03 AM and 12:22 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. St Marys River at Straits Point MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 17/11 PM 3.4 1.8 1.9 1.0 Minor 18/10 AM 3.1 1.5 1.9 1.0 Minor 18/11 PM 3.3 1.7 1.8 1.0 Minor 19/11 AM 2.9 1.3 1.6 1.0 None 20/01 AM 3.2 1.6 1.6 1.0 Minor 20/01 PM 3.0 1.4 1.6 0.5 Minor &&
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