Coastal Flood Advisory for Newmarket, Maryland
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
126 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024
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St. Marys-
126 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon, 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 Coltons Point is at 1:24 PM and
1:43 AM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 1:07 AM and
1:41 PM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 12:17 AM and
12:30 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/12 PM 3.1 1.5 1.6 2.0 Minor
06/01 AM 3.4 1.8 1.6 1.0 Minor
06/01 PM 3.1 1.5 1.6 1.0 Minor
07/02 AM 3.2 1.6 1.3 0.5 Minor
07/02 PM 2.7 1.1 1.2 1.0 None
08/02 AM 3.3 1.7 1.4 1.0 Minor