...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
upgraded the Coastal Flood Advisory to a Coastal Flood Warning,
which is in effect until 6 AM EDT early this morning.
* LOCATIONS...Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Around 2.5 feet above normal.
* TIMING...Around the time of high tide. High tide is happening
now.
* IMPACTS...Water is expected to cover roads on St. Georges
Island, be in yards, and approach structures. To the east,
inundation is expected at multiple marinas off St. Mary`s River,
Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek. Shoreline inundation up to one
foot above ground is possible elsewhere.
Forecast tides are referenced to mean lower low water
(MLLW) and mean higher high water (MHHW) unless
otherwise noted. Time of high total tide is
approximate to nearest hour. Total tide combines the
normal tide and departure from normal. Flood impact
is based on the total tide and waves where applicable.
STRAITS POINT MD
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/05 AM 4.0 2.4 2.4 3.0 None
12/05 PM 1.8 0.2 0.1 2.0 None
13/06 AM 2.0 0.4 0.5 1.0 None
13/05 PM 2.2 0.6 0.6 1.0 None
14/06 AM 2.1 0.5 0.7 1.0 None
14/07 PM 2.5 0.9 0.9 1.0 None
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