A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until midnight tonight (May 28) for the shoreline of Alexandria and Arlington County.
The National Weather Service issued the Coastal Flood Advisory at 6:08 p.m.
Around high tide in Alexandria, which is scheduled to occur at 10:23 p.m., is of particular concern to the National Weather Service.
Coastal Flood Advisory
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608 PM EDT Wed May 28 2025…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT…
* WHAT…Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.* WHERE…Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington
County.* WHEN…Until midnight EDT tonight, especially around the time
of high tide.* IMPACTS…Water is expected to approach the curb near the
intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Tides one to one and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 10:23 PM.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.
