Coastal Flood Advisory Alert Issued in VA

Tidal flooding could cause up to 1 foot of inundation in parts of VA including the shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria.

Residents and travelers should be cautious, and do not travel past barricaded roads. Most drownings due to floods happen in cars. Don't drown, turn around.

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The NWS issues the following statement:

"Coastal Flood Advisory Alert:...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Thursday, especially around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...Shoreline inundation is expected along portions of the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road and near the Tidal Basin. Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 11:56 AM and 12:18 AM. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 11:38 AM and 12:00 AM.Instructions: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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Affected Areas:

Arlington

Falls Church

Alexandria"

Source:

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=VA126885D2882C.CoastalFloodAdvisory.126889FEDCC0VA.LWXCFWLWX.18381ef45bd66c9125bb8afe307dc1ba