Very strong southwest then west winds associated with the passage of an arctic front caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Very strong southwest then west winds associated with the passage of an arctic front caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding across portions of the Chesapeake Bay.
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1 coastal flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Very strong southwest then west winds associated with the passage of an arctic front caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Accomack county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Saxis reached 5.81 feet MLLW at 1236 pm on Friday, December 23.
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