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St. Mary's County7:19 AM EDT38.30°N, 76.53°W

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

From 9:00 AM Fri until 5:00 PM Fri·Issued 6:08 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 6:08AM EDT until October 23 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Details

What: Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

Where: Shoreline in Saint Mary's County.

When: Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon, 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 Saint Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek.

Additional details: Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 11:55 AM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 12:49 PM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 1:25 PM.

What to do

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.

Areas: St. Marys

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