Coastal Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

Washington, DC ∙ Alexandria, VA ∙ Arlington, VA ∙ Falls Church, VA ∙ Washington Reagan National Airport, VA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 907 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Shoreline inundation is expected along portions of the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road, and near the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial. Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 6:45 AM. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 7:03 AM. 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. &&

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