Storm Station 247

District of Columbia, live

District of Columbia, with its 1 counties, its lakes and 1 places, each a link to its weatherWashington DC County, DC: Coastal Flood AdvisoryWashington

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1 alert in force in District of Columbia

Coastal Flood Advisory1

Coastal Flood Advisory

Until Sep 25, 9:00 AM EDT

District of Columbia

DCMinorExpectedLikelyIn force from Sep 24, 5:00 AM EDT, updated Sep 24, 3:10 AM EDT

The full text and what to do

* 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 9 AM EDT Friday, especially around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...The unprotected area on the Southwest Waterfront at the DC Seafood Market is expected to flood. Water is expected to approach parts of the Hains Point Loop Road, but it will likely be closed. Low lying areas near Fletchers Boathouse begin to flood. Portions of Roosevelt Island are flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 7:04 AM and 7:27 PM.

What to do

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.

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