Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 16 at 9:24AM EDT until October 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 6:24am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington
County.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the
time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach the curb near the
intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 1:10 PM and 1:11
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