Waldorf, MD 20602 Weather Alerts

Charles County2:17 PM EDT38.58°N, 76.89°W

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 5:00 PM Sat·Issued 10:27 AM Sat Oct 24·NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 10:27AM EDT until October 24 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 Charles and King George Counties.

When: Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon, 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 one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 3:15 PM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 2:03 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: Charles; King George

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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