Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Alexandria Waterfront

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flooding advisory for the Alexandria coastline from midnight Saturday through Monday morning.

Up to a foot of water above ground level is expected in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding, according to the advisory issued at 5:17 a.m. Saturday.

Water is expected to approach the sidewalk near the intersection of King and Strand streets in Alexandria, the weather service said. The advisory also covers coastal areas of Arlington County.

Flooding is expected from Saturday midnight to 4 a.m. Monday, particularly at high tide. Tides are expected to be 2 to 2.5 feet above normal.

High tide in Alexandria is 12:11 a.m. on Saturday and 12:25 a.m. on Sunday.

The weather service advised residents to allow extra time to travel as some roads may be closed. Motorists should not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Residents of flood-prone areas are advised to take necessary precautions to protect their property.

The National Weather Service released the following detailed forecast for the weekend:

Today

A slight risk of showers before 11 a.m., then a risk of showers after 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

This evening

Showers likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Further precipitation is possible between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.

Sunday

Showers. High near 65. Northeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. The probability of precipitation is 80%. Further precipitation is possible between a quarter and a half inch.

Sunday evening

Showers are likely. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 19 mph. The probability of precipitation is 70%. Further precipitation is possible between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.