# High Surf Advisory: Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-10-21 19:59 ingested 2026-10-22 02:54

[original source ↗](http://www.weather.gov/)

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High Surf Advisory — Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches/Ocean City area. In
Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above
ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

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The historical document was shared with another weather alert and cannot be attributed to this record. The original extract is preserved above; the exact alert link was not retained.