Washingtonians are gearing up for a soggy week as the National Weather Service has issued a series of weather advisories, kicking off with a Coastal Flood Advisory that remained in effect early this Saturday morning. The advisory, which warned of up to half a foot of inundation in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding, covered parts of the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria. Residents located along the shoreline were expected to see the impacts of this tidal swell, particularly around Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road, near the Tidal Basin.

As residents braced for high tide, the weather service detailed further that "Tides one to one and a half feet above normal" were expected. These conditions prompted officials to advise residents to allow extra time for travel due to road closures and to not attempt to drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Additionally, a "Coastal Flood Watch" was to go into effect later in the evening for St. Marys and Anne Arundel Counties.

Looking ahead, the forecast was not showing signs of reprieve. The National Weather Service also highlighted an 80% chance of precipitation for today, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm predicted to continue through the weekend and into the next week. The outlook for moderate tidal flooding persists for St. Marys and Anne Arundel Counties, particularly as the heavy rains compound the high tide cycle late Sunday night into Monday morning.

Further updates and advisories, including the potential for spotter activation, appeared unlikely according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook by the National Weather Service for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and the I-95 corridor. With the ongoing weather events, the statement concluded by saying the "Spotter activation is not expected at this time." The community is to securely brace themselves for what may be several days characterized by persistent rainfall and disruptive flooding in their routines.