Alexandria Waterfront Under Coastal Flood Advisory Alert

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Alexandria Waterfront Under Coastal Flood Advisory Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory for Alexandria with Key Travel and Safety Information

Coastal Flooding Expected in Alexandria: Key Areas Affected

The National Weather Service has announced a coastal flood advisory for the Alexandria shoreline, effective from midnight Saturday through early Monday morning. Residents should prepare for water levels rising up to one foot above ground, particularly in low-lying regions, due to tidal flooding. The advisory, updated at 5:17 a.m. on Saturday, highlights potential flooding near the intersection of King and Strand streets in Alexandria and extends to shoreline areas in Arlington County.

Timing and Predicted Water Levels

This advisory predicts flooding from midnight Saturday until 4 a.m. Monday, with high tides expected to reach 2 to 2.5 feet above normal levels. Alexandria’s high tides will occur at 12:11 p.m. on Saturday and 12:25 a.m. on Sunday, during which heightened flooding is anticipated.

Travel and Safety Recommendations for Residents

The National Weather Service advises Alexandria residents to allocate extra travel time due to possible road closures. Motorists are cautioned against driving around barricades or through water of unknown depth to ensure safety. It is crucial for residents in flood-prone areas to take appropriate measures to safeguard their properties.

Weekend Weather Forecast for Alexandria

Day	Forecast
Saturday	Slight chance of showers before 11 a.m., increasing after 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, high near 71°F Calm winds becoming northeast 5-8 mph 30% chance of precipitation
Saturday Night	Showers likely, mainly after 5 a.m. Cloudy, low around 61°F Northeast wind 7-10 mph, gusts up to 21 mph 60% chance of precipitation, new amounts between 0.1 and 0.25 inches possible
Sunday	Showers, high near 65°F Northeast wind 15-18 mph, gusts up to 31 mph 80% chance of precipitation, new amounts between 0.25 and 0.5 inches possible
Sunday Night	Showers likely, cloudy, low around 57°F Northeast wind 14-16 mph, gusts up to 31 mph 70% chance of precipitation, new amounts between 0.1 and 0.25 inches possible

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