Arlington, VA 22246 Weather Alerts

Arlington County3:39 PM EDT38.88°N, 77.11°W

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 8:00 PM Thu·Issued 1:57 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 1:57PM EDT until October 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Details

What: Up to one and a half feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

Where: Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County.

When: Until 8 PM EDT this evening, especially around the time of high tide.

Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Additional details: Tides one to one and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 6:20 PM and 6:43 AM.

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: Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria

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

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