Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:50PM EDT until September 28 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected
in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington
County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Monday, especially
around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...Water is expected to come up through storm drains,
approaching businesses on Dock Street in Annapolis. Water is
expected to approach the Maritime Museum and begin to cover
Bowyer Road at the Naval Academy. Shoreline inundation up to one
foot above ground is likely in other low lying areas..
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 8:55 PM and 9:19
AM.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov