The St. Mary’s Department of Public Safety is closely monitoring the weather in relation to Hurricane Noel.

The National Weather Service is predicting that St. Mary’s County will experience sustained winds on Saturday, around 25 to 35 MPH with possible gusts around 35 to 40 MPH. Winds will be higher on and near the water.

Be aware of minor coastal flooding during high tides on Saturday. High tides for the Southern Maryland Region will be around 9:48 AM and again at 9:33 PM. Winds continue to shift from a Northeastern direction to a Northern direction lowering the risk for coastal flooding.

If you need additional information, you can the reach the Department of Public Safety at 301-475-4911 Option 6 then Option 3.