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The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory from Saturday, May 11th at 8 PM until Sunday, May 12th at 3 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: Until 3 PM EDT on Sunday, May 12th, 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.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. High tide at Washington Channel is at 11:54 PM this evening and 11:55 AM Sunday morning.
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. |