Weather Advisories
October 29, 2021 (Chesapeake Beach, MD)- Many areas of Chesapeake Beach are flooding with the expectation of worsening conditions. Low lying roads, such as RT 261 at Seagate Square, are expected to be unpassable at points. High tide for Friday, October 29th, is at 11:00 AM and 11:26 PM. Please use caution, prepare for power outages, call the Calvert County Sheriffs Office (410) 535-2800 for non emergencies and 911 for emergencies.
Current Weather Alerts for Chesapeake Beach
Action Recommended: Make preparations per the instructions
Issued By:Baltimore/Washington - MD, US, National Weather Service
HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... WHAT...East winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. The strongest winds will be along the immediate shoreline along the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River. WHERE...St. Marys and Calvert Counties. WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Action Recommended Avoid the subject event as per the instructions
Issued By Baltimore/Washington - MD, US, National Weather Service
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County. WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Saturday, especially around the time of high tide. IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, portions of 7th, 8th, and 9th Streets will flood in North Beach, with homes affected near 9th Street. At 4.0 feet, flooding of structures near Charles Street in Solomons is possible. Yards, parking lots, and portions of both Charles and Williams Street are covered by more than a foot of water. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides up to 3 feet above normal. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 11:00 AM and 11:26 PM. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 9:05 AM and 9:45 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Chesapeake Bay at North Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 2.6 ft, Major 3.6 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/12 PM 4.1 2.7 3.2 2-3 Moderate 29/10 PM 4.9 3.5 3.6 1 Moderate 30/10 AM 4.1 2.7 3.3 1 Moderate 30/11 PM 4.1 2.7 2.8 0 Moderate 31/10 AM 3.3 1.9 2.6 0 Minor 01/12 AM 3.1 1.7 1.8 0 Minor Patuxent River at Solomons Island MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/10 AM 4.3 2.8 3.1 1-2 Moderate 29/09 PM 4.8 3.3 3.4 1 Moderate 30/09 AM 4.3 2.8 3.1 1 Moderate 30/10 PM 4.1 2.6 2.7 1 Moderate 31/10 AM 3.7 2.2 2.4 1 Minor 31/11 PM 3.4 1.9 1.9 1 Minor
Action Recommended: Avoid the subject event as per the instructions
Issued By: Baltimore/Washington - MD, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area: Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River and Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD
STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... WHAT...For the Storm Warning, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River and Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD. WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Storm Warning, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale-force wind gusts may be more occasional over narrower waterways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
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