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Full Alert Text:

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the District of Columbia until 1 AM Monday.

WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.

WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Monday, 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. Minor shoreline inundation up to one foot above ground is possible elsewhere..

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides between one half foot and one foot above normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 11:12 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 or unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.


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Originally recorded:

September 20, 2020 - 10:27 PM

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