Weather Alerts for St. Marys County - MDIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| ST. MARYS COUNTY - MD | ||
Areas Affected: St. Marys |
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| Effective: Wed, 10/21 10:11pm | Updated: Thu, 10/22 4:30am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Thu, 10/22 6:15am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Up to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT Thursday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water covers roads on Saint George Island, is in yards, and is approaching structures. To the east, inundation is occurring at multiple marinas off St. Mary's River, Smith Creek, and Jutland Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Piney Point is at 11:44 PM and 12:08 PM. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 10:33 PM and 11:11 AM. The next high tide at Coltons Point is at 12:20 AM and 12:44 PM. Information: 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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