Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 7:50AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 4:50am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Up to one and a half feet 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 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday,
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 6:25 PM and 6:38
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