Weather Alerts
Small Craft Advisory issued September 16 at 10:00PM EDT until September 18 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island
VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape
Charles Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 8:00PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Northampton County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT
Tuesday.
* 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. Breaking
waves of 5 to 7 ft combined with onshore swell will result in
rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 16 at 8:00PM EDT until September 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Northampton County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT
Tuesday.
* 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. Breaking
waves of 5 to 7 ft combined with onshore swell will result in
rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.