High surf, rip currents and coastal flooding are under active alerts in parts of Maryland Sunday due to the remnants of Hurricane Isaias moving across the state. Swimming and travel will be dangerous in affected areas.
What’s Happening: The active alerts cover beaches and coastal communities:
- The Maryland Beaches, including Ocean City, are under a High Surf Advisory. Waves could reach 7 to 8 feet in the surf zone. The alert text says the advisory lasts until 6 p.m.
- A Beach Hazards Statement also covers the Maryland Beaches and Ocean City, with a high risk of rip currents expected. The alert runs until 8 p.m.
- Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset counties are under a Coastal Flood Statement. Low areas near shorelines and tidal waterways could see up to one-half foot of water above ground level. The alert runs until 8 p.m.
- A Coastal Flood Advisory covers the Anne Arundel County shoreline from 3 to 11 p.m., especially near high tide. Low areas could see up to 1 foot of water above ground level.
What’s Important: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and local beach erosion are possible along the coast. Shallow flooding could reach vulnerable waterfront and shoreline areas in Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset counties.
Anne Arundel County tides are expected to reach 1 to 1.5 feet above normal. Water begins to approach Dock Street businesses in Annapolis at 3.2 feet. At that level, the City Dock parking lot and Compromise Street are flooded. High tides at the Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy are listed for 6:02 a.m. and 6:51 p.m.
How This Affects Real People: Residents and visitors should stay out of the water, especially inexperienced swimmers. Drivers should avoid flooded roads, barricades and water of unknown depth. Travelers in Anne Arundel County should allow more time because roads may close, and owners should take steps to protect flood-prone property.