...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Wednesday, especially around the
time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Compromise Street begins to flood in
Annapolis. Flooding of much of the City Dock parking lot is
occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. The next high tides at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy are
at 5:49 PM and 6:27 AM.
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.
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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Severn River at Annapolis
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 6.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 4.6 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/05 PM 2.0 0.6 1.1 1.0 None
24/06 AM 3.0 1.6 1.5 1.0 Minor
24/05 PM 2.0 0.6 1.2 0.5 None
25/06 AM 2.0 0.6 0.6 0.5 None
25/08 PM 1.7 0.3 0.8 1.0 None
26/07 AM 2.6 1.2 1.1 1.0 Minor
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...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON INTO EARLY THIS EVENING...
Elevated fire conditions are expected due to dry conditions and
gusty winds. Relative humidity values around 15 to 30 percent are
expected along with sustained southerly winds of 10 to 15 mph and
gusts 20 to 25 mph. This will result in the rapid drying of fine
fuels.
Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution if handling
open flames or equipment that creates sparks. Also, dispose of
cigarette butts, matches, and other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Keep vehicles off of dry grass and obey local burn bans.
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily
ignite and spread fire quickly.
For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions,
and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state's
forestry or environmental protection website.
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.
* WHEN...From noon today to 2 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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