The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued multiple alerts concerning coastal flooding in the region, affecting areas along the Chesapeake Bay, the Tidal Potomac River, and the District of Columbia. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. EDT Tuesday, with the potential for one and a half feet of inundation above ground level due to tidal flooding.

Flood watches and warnings are highlighting the week, as roads may close which necessitate residents to try different paths during their travels. Spots around the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road, alongside the Tidal Basin in the District of Columbia, are especially susceptible. "Shoreline inundation is expected along portions of the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road and near the Tidal Basin," National Weather Service officials stated with the consideration that the next high tide at Washington Channel is slated for 9:15 a.m. and again at 9:35 p.m.

In addition to the current advisory, a Coastal Flood Watch is also in effect from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon. Areas vulnerable to the tidal flooding could see an additional one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas during this period. Local authorities are advising residents to stay alert to changes and prepare for potential impacts to property and travel.

Residents have been instructed to avoid flooded roads and obey any barricades put in place, as the flood watch continues to threaten normal activity alongside evoking precautionary measures for public safety. The weather outlook by the National Weather Service forecasts sunny days ahead following the current hazardous conditions with a breeze that will persist into Friday, seemingly ushering in clearer skies for the weekend.