Coastal Flood Advisory for Abell, Maryland
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
809 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
MDZ017-192015-
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St. Marys-
809 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, yards are flooded on Saint George
Island, and water will begin covering the road leading to the
island, especially if there is wave action.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 12:23 PM and
12:51 AM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 12:59 PM and
1:27 AM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 11:37 AM and
11:43 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/12 PM 3.3 1.7 1.9 1.0 Minor
20/12 AM 3.2 1.6 1.7 1.0 Minor
20/12 PM 2.8 1.2 1.5 1.0 None
21/01 AM 2.6 1.0 1.1 1.0 None
21/01 PM 2.4 0.8 1.0 0.5 None
22/02 AM 2.8 1.2 1.2 1.0 None