Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 8:30PM EDT until September 13 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Around 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...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday, especially around the time of
high tide.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. The next two high tides at Alexandria are at 10:09 PM
and 10:32 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