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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:05 PM Sep. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY... * 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 5 PM EDT Sunday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St. Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 1:17 AM and 1:53 PM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 3:05 AM and 3:19 PM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 2:29 AM and 2:43 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 25/02 PM 3.5 1.9 1.8 1.0 Minor 26/01 AM 3.6 2.0 2.0 1.0 Minor 26/02 PM 3.7 2.1 2.1 1.0 Minor 27/02 AM 3.7 2.1 2.1 1.0 Minor 27/02 PM 3.6 2.0 1.9 2.0 Minor 28/03 AM 3.2 1.6 1.6 1.0 None &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 9:56 PM Sep. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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