- In force from
- Oct 17, 12:00 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 17, 6:00 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 17, 5:51 AM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 17, 11:49 AM EDT
- Office
- Wakefield, VA
- Number
- 11 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Minor, Expected, Likely
- Where
- VA
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
For Hampton/Poquoson, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
- Where
- Hampton/Poquoson County.
- When
- From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening.
- 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.
What to do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
For Virginia Beach, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
- Where
- Virginia Beach.
- When
- For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
- Impacts
- Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
What to do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
For Chesapeake; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth, from Wakefield, VA
- What
- For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
- Where
- Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Norfolk and Portsmouth Counties.
- When
- For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
- Impacts
- Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
What to do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Every area Hampton/Poquoson; Virginia Beach; Chesapeake; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Places under it Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Suffolk, Portsmouth
Read the platesCoastal flood FB-EVT-105Nor'easter FB-EVT-066Moon and tides FB-CLK-003How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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