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Coastal Flood Watch — Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, VA
Issued
1:00 PM CDT · Thu, Sep 24 2026
Expires
9:00 AM CDT · Fri, Sep 25 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KLWX

Affected Areas

Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, VA

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one and a half feet
of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas
due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one
half foot of inundation above ground level possible in low lying
areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington
County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT
Thursday, especially around the time of high tide. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday
morning, especially around the time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach the curb near the
intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria..

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 6:25 PM and 6:38
AM.

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