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Bloxom Elementary School Weather Advisory
FLOOD WATCH
Issue Date: 628 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
WHAT
For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents is expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE
The Maryland Beaches, Accomack, and Northampton County. WHEN
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. 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.
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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 3.5 1.0 1.5 1 NONE 22/06 PM 4.1 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR 23/05 AM 4.2 1.7 2.1 1 MINOR 23/06 PM 4.5 2.0 2.0 1 MINOR 24/06 AM 4.3 1.8 2.1 1 MINOR 24/07 PM 4.6 2.1 2.0 1 MINOR SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/10 AM 2.8 0.3 0.6 2-3 NONE 22/10 PM 3.1 0.6 0.5 3 NONE 23/10 AM 3.2 0.7 0.8 3 NONE 23/11 PM 3.6 1.1 1.0 3-4 NONE 24/11 AM 4.1 1.6 1.5 3 NONE 24/11 PM 4.1 1.6 1.4 3 NONE NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 2.6 0.6 1.1 2 NONE 22/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.5 4 MINOR 23/08 AM 3.6 1.6 2.0 5 MODERATE 23/09 PM 4.2 2.2 2.4 6 MODERATE 24/09 AM 4.3 2.3 2.6 5 MODERATE 24/09 PM 4.3 2.3 2.5 5 MODERATE CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/04 AM 3.6 0.8 1.0 1-2 NONE 22/06 PM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1-2 NONE 23/06 AM 4.6 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR 23/06 PM 5.0 2.2 1.8 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.0 2.2 1.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 PM 5.3 2.5 2.0 1 MODERATE WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 5.0 0.5 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 23/07 AM 6.4 1.9 2.5 1 NONE 23/07 PM 7.3 2.8 2.8 1 MINOR 24/07 AM 7.2 2.7 3.0 1 MINOR 24/07 PM 7.5 3.0 3.1 1 MODERATE TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 AM 2.8 1.0 1.5 1 NONE 22/10 PM 3.4 1.6 1.8 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 3.4 1.6 2.0 1 MINOR 23/11 PM 3.9 2.1 2.3 1 MODERATE 24/11 AM 4.1 2.3 2.6 1 MODERATE 24/11 PM 4.1 2.3 2.5 1 MODERATE KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.5 0.5 0.9 2-3 NONE 22/06 PM 4.3 1.3 1.4 3 NONE 23/06 AM 4.7 1.7 2.0 3-4 MINOR 23/08 PM 5.4 2.4 2.4 5 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.5 2.5 2.6 4-5 MAJOR 24/08 PM 5.7 2.7 2.6 4 MAJOR OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 5.4 0.8 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 7.1 2.5 2.0 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 7.1 2.5 2.7 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 8.2 3.6 2.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 7.8 3.2 3.0 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 8.3 3.7 2.8 1 MODERATE &&
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
WHAT
For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents is expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE
The Maryland Beaches, Accomack, and Northampton County. WHEN
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. 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.
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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 3.5 1.0 1.5 1 NONE 22/06 PM 4.1 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR 23/05 AM 4.2 1.7 2.1 1 MINOR 23/06 PM 4.5 2.0 2.0 1 MINOR 24/06 AM 4.3 1.8 2.1 1 MINOR 24/07 PM 4.6 2.1 2.0 1 MINOR SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/10 AM 2.8 0.3 0.6 2-3 NONE 22/10 PM 3.1 0.6 0.5 3 NONE 23/10 AM 3.2 0.7 0.8 3 NONE 23/11 PM 3.6 1.1 1.0 3-4 NONE 24/11 AM 4.1 1.6 1.5 3 NONE 24/11 PM 4.1 1.6 1.4 3 NONE NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 2.6 0.6 1.1 2 NONE 22/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.5 4 MINOR 23/08 AM 3.6 1.6 2.0 5 MODERATE 23/09 PM 4.2 2.2 2.4 6 MODERATE 24/09 AM 4.3 2.3 2.6 5 MODERATE 24/09 PM 4.3 2.3 2.5 5 MODERATE CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/04 AM 3.6 0.8 1.0 1-2 NONE 22/06 PM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1-2 NONE 23/06 AM 4.6 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR 23/06 PM 5.0 2.2 1.8 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.0 2.2 1.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 PM 5.3 2.5 2.0 1 MODERATE WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 5.0 0.5 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 23/07 AM 6.4 1.9 2.5 1 NONE 23/07 PM 7.3 2.8 2.8 1 MINOR 24/07 AM 7.2 2.7 3.0 1 MINOR 24/07 PM 7.5 3.0 3.1 1 MODERATE TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 AM 2.8 1.0 1.5 1 NONE 22/10 PM 3.4 1.6 1.8 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 3.4 1.6 2.0 1 MINOR 23/11 PM 3.9 2.1 2.3 1 MODERATE 24/11 AM 4.1 2.3 2.6 1 MODERATE 24/11 PM 4.1 2.3 2.5 1 MODERATE KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.5 0.5 0.9 2-3 NONE 22/06 PM 4.3 1.3 1.4 3 NONE 23/06 AM 4.7 1.7 2.0 3-4 MINOR 23/08 PM 5.4 2.4 2.4 5 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.5 2.5 2.6 4-5 MAJOR 24/08 PM 5.7 2.7 2.6 4 MAJOR OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 5.4 0.8 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 7.1 2.5 2.0 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 7.1 2.5 2.7 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 8.2 3.6 2.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 7.8 3.2 3.0 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 8.3 3.7 2.8 1 MODERATE &&
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