Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, overwash is expected for large breaking waves along the coast. These waves may cause minor inundation along low lying areas exposed to waves and tidal influence. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Machias, Seawall Road on Mount Desert Island, Schoodic Point, Deer Isle Causeway, and other low lying, tidal influenced areas including around Lubec and Eastport may experience minor to moderate inundation and overwash. Greatest concern is for the Saturday high tide near noon. High dangerous surf and strong rip currents will make for hazardous surf conditions. Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks above the water. Stay away from rock outcrops along the shoreline exposed to ocean waves, as waves can easily sweep people into the cold ocean water.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL HANCOCK ... COASTAL WASHINGTON

Instructions:

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.