Weather Alerts for Alexandria, VA

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
ALEXANDRIA, VA

Areas Affected:
District of Columbia - Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria
Effective: Sat, 4/20 4:07am Updated: Sat, 4/20 5:51am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 4/20 9:00am Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low
lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington
County, and the City of Alexandria.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning, 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. Water is expected to approach the
curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in
Alexandria.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 7:03 AM. The next
high tide at Washington Channel is at 6:45 AM.

Information:
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.