Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 2:57PM EDT until September 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 5 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 6
PM Wednesday to 4 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov