The District of Columbia braces for coastal flooding as a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until early Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service, low lying areas along the DC shoreline should expect around two feet of inundation above ground level due to tidal flooding. Officials urge the public to take precautionary and preparedness actions to protect property that may be impacted by the rising water levels.
The National Weather Service, in a statement, warns that the unprotected area on the Southwest Waterfront at the DC Seafood Market is expected to flood. The advisory specifically notes that roads may become impassable, advising residents and travelers to avoid closed roads and not to drive through waters of unknown depth. High tides, anticipated to reach one and a half to two feet above normal, are expected at Washington Channel at 5:04 PM today and again at 5:20 AM tomorrow.
Meanwhile, the weather for the region remains fair with today's temperature forecasted to climb near 71 degrees and calm winds turning eastward at a slight 5 to 7 mph in the morning. The outlook for the upcoming week, provided by the National Weather Service, suggests mostly sunny skies with a gradual warming trend peaking at around 81 degrees by next Tuesday before a chance of showers enters the forecast.
Residents along the I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia have been put on notice by the Hazardous Weather Outlook. Even if "No hazardous weather is expected at this time" post-flood advisory, spotters and those with interests along the Chesapeake Bay and Tidal Potomac River are advised to remain vigilant. Waterfront pathways, such as parts of the Hains Point Loop Road, will likely be closed due to expected flooding, and officials recommend seeking alternative routes and exercising caution near water-prone areas.
