Weather Alerts for Washington, DC

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
WASHINGTON, DC

Areas Affected:
District of Columbia - Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria
Effective: Fri, 4/19 2:16pm Updated: Fri, 4/19 4:47pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 4/19 9:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington
County, and the City of Alexandria.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening, 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. Water is expected to approach the curb
near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in
Alexandria.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 6:17 PM
and 6:45 AM. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 6:35 PM and
7:03 AM.

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.