The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the District of Columbia from 11:00 AM till 5:00 PM Today.
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.
* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the time of high tide.
* IMPACTS...Shoreline inundation is expected along portions of the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road,
and near the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 2:18 PM.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Many alerts regard violent crime. Do not take action, instead call 911 with the event number if listed.
April 01, 2020 - 9:10 AM
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