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Subject: Coastal Flood Advisory (NWS)
Date: 4/12/2021 10:02 PM
Details: The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the District of Columbia for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 7 AM until 12 PM. WHAT: Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. WHERE: Shoreline in the District of Columbia. WHEN: From 7 AM to 12 PM Tuesday, 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 one to one and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Washington Channel is at 9:52 AM. 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.