[K3CAL] St Mary's Flood Watch 01-29-2024

[KB3WFV]

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My WX radio just alerted for a flood watch in St Mary's County. Below is the text from a separate source of a flood watch. Please check your local sources for more information.
 
Brian
KB3WFV

MD - Coastal Flood Watch

Severity: Moderate
Starts: 1/29/2024, 8:24:00 PM
Expires: 1/30/2024, 4:30:00 AM

Location: St. Marys

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 AM to 3 PM EST Tuesday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St. Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 4:05 AM and 4:22 PM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 5:46 AM and 6:04 PM. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 5:10 AM and 5:28 PM.

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.

https://wxwarn.affirmatech.com/