INSTRUCTIONS

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low lying areas along the Redwood Coast. Up to one half foot of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (Between 8.8 and 8.9 feet MLLW at the north spit tide gauge).

* WHERE…Northern Humboldt Coast County.

* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM to 1 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.