Maryland weather alerts today
3 active National Weather Service alerts in Maryland.
Coastal Flood WatchMaryland Beaches; Accomack; Northamptonuntil Wed 21 Oct, 22:00 ET
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
What to do: 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood WatchInland Worcesteruntil Wed 21 Oct, 22:00 ET
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Worcester County. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.
What to do: 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.
NWS Wakefield VA
High Surf AdvisoryMaryland Beaches; Accomack; Northamptonuntil Wed 21 Oct, 19:00 ET
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
What to do: 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
NWS Wakefield VA