Indian Head, MD Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 19 at 3:28PM EDT until September 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Maryland Beaches County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. Breaking waves of 4 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 3:28PM EDT until September 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Maryland Beaches County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. Breaking waves of 4 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 3:28PM EDT until September 21 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Saturday. * 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 1:40PM EDT until September 21 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one and a half feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, two to two and half feet of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday evening through late Saturday night, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches the floor of the Maritime Museum in Annapolis, begins to cover Bowyer Road on the Naval Academy campus, and numerous businesses on Dock Street are flooded, along with the City Dock parking lot. Bayside Beach begins to flood around Harbor Rd and Lake Dr. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 7:14 PM and 7:09 AM.

Coastal Flood Watch issued September 19 at 1:40PM EDT until September 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one and a half feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, two to two and half feet of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday evening through late Saturday night, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches the floor of the Maritime Museum in Annapolis, begins to cover Bowyer Road on the Naval Academy campus, and numerous businesses on Dock Street are flooded, along with the City Dock parking lot. Bayside Beach begins to flood around Harbor Rd and Lake Dr. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at 7:14 PM and 7:09 AM.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 1:40PM EDT until September 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Up to two feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday, 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 two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 5:39 PM and 6:09 AM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 4:34 PM and 4:59 AM. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 9:33 PM and 10:03 AM.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 1:40PM EDT until September 22 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Up to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Sunday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, water is expected to reach backyards near 9th Street in North Beach, and could approach 9th Street. At 3.5 feet, yards are flooded near Charles Street and Williams Street in Solomons. Nearby parking lots and the streets themselves are covered by more than a half foot of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 5:49 PM and 5:54 AM. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 3:50 PM and 4:06 AM.