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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued at Mon 2:52 AM May. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may beclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water ofunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-proneproperty.

Description

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in lowlying areas due to tidal flooding.* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia.* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Tuesday, especially around the time ofhigh tide.* IMPACTS...Shoreline inundation is expected along portions ofthe seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point LoopRoad, and near the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet abovenormal. High tide at Washington Channel is at 6:49 AM thismorning, 7:13 PM this evening, and 7:28 AM Tuesday morning.