Flooding May Hit Anne Arundel Thursday Evening: Weather Update

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Floods may hit Anne Arundel County Thursday evening, forecasters say. The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory for the county's shorelines.

Thursday evening's tide may be stronger than usual. The high tide, which rolled in at 4:52 p.m., is 1 to 1.5 feet above normal, a report notes.

Weather officials warn that low-lying coastal areas may see up to six inches of flooding. It takes 2.6 feet of inundation to pool up in the parking lot at Annapolis City Dock and surround the Alex Haley Memorial.

"If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed," the National Weather Service said in an alert. "Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property."

The National Weather Service sent the coastal flood advisory at 1:38 p.m. Thursday. It expires at 8 p.m.

An advisory means the weather conditions could develop. A warning indicates an ongoing and present threat.

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