INSTRUCTIONS

A Coastal Flood Watch means that flooding is possible but not imminent. Coastal residents in the watch area should begin preparations for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property.

Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest Astronomical Tide or HAT.

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, High astronomical tides and large surf will cause minor flooding in low lying areas along the coast. Up to one foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Watch, High astronomical tides and large surf may cause moderate flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood Coast. Up to one foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE…Coastal Del Norte, Coastal southern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties.

* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM to noon PST Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Several coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.