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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:57 AM May. 4, 2024 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due
to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot
of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas
due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT
Saturday, especially around the time of high tide. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday
morning, especially around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.2 feet, water begins to approach businesses on
Dock Street in Annapolis. The City Dock parking lot is
flooded. Compromise Street is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 2:35
AM and 2:47 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.

Severn River at Annapolis
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 4.6 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
04/03 AM     2.7        1.3        1.4       1.0     Minor
04/03 PM     2.7        1.3        1.5       1.0     Minor
05/04 AM     3.3        1.9        1.8       1.0    Moderate
05/03 PM     3.0        1.6        1.9       1.0     Minor
06/04 AM     3.3        1.9        1.7       1.0    Moderate
06/04 PM     2.4        1.0        1.4       0.5      None

&&

Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 5:57 AM May. 4, 2024 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due
to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot
of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas
due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT
Saturday, especially around the time of high tide. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday
morning, especially around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.2 feet, water begins to approach businesses on
Dock Street in Annapolis. The City Dock parking lot is
flooded. Compromise Street is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 2:35
AM and 2:47 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.

Severn River at Annapolis
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 4.6 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
04/03 AM     2.7        1.3        1.4       1.0     Minor
04/03 PM     2.7        1.3        1.5       1.0     Minor
05/04 AM     3.3        1.9        1.8       1.0    Moderate
05/03 PM     3.0        1.6        1.9       1.0     Minor
06/04 AM     3.3        1.9        1.7       1.0    Moderate
06/04 PM     2.4        1.0        1.4       0.5      None

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 3:55 AM May. 4, 2024 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point
VA.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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