District Heights Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 9:47AM EDT until September 17 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal portions of Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 16 at 9:47AM EDT until September 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Worcester County including Ocean City. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 ft combined with onshore swell will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 8:27AM EDT until September 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT Tuesday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 3:18 PM and 3:43 AM. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 7:12 PM and 7:37 AM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 2:05 PM and 2:32 AM.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 8:27AM EDT until September 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM EDT Tuesday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, parking lots near Charles Street in Solomons begin to flood, with several inches of water covering low-lying portions of Charles Street and Williams Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 1:13 PM and 1:49 AM. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 3:08 PM and 3:40 AM.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 8:27AM EDT until September 17 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 2.6 feet, water may begin to pond in the parking lot at Annapolis City Dock, and surround the Alex Haley Memorial. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 4:25 PM and 5:03 AM.

The Coastal Flood Advisory has been cancelled.

The Coastal Flood Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.