Weather Alerts for Maryland Beaches

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
MARYLAND BEACHES

Areas Affected:
Maryland Beaches - Accomack - Northampton
Effective: Wed, 10/21 2:07pm Updated: Wed, 10/21 6:57pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 10/21 10:15pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches/Ocean City area.
In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.

Information:
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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
MARYLAND BEACHES

Areas Affected:
Maryland Beaches - Accomack - Northampton
Effective: Wed, 10/21 2:07pm Updated: Wed, 10/21 6:57pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 10/21 10:15pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches/Ocean City area.
In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.

Information:
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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Watch  COASTAL FLOOD WATCH   Coastal Flood Watch
MARYLAND BEACHES

Areas Affected:
Maryland Beaches - Accomack - Northampton
Effective: Mon, 10/19 2:45pm Updated: Wed, 10/21 6:57pm Urgency: Past
Expires: Mon, 10/19 3:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wakefield VA on this developing situation.

Information:
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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.