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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1041 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

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Virginia Beach-
1041 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
  to 10 feet in the surf zone. 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...Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
  Tuesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM 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.
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
  erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/10 PM     4.0        1.2        1.4        3       NONE
 25/10 AM     4.4        1.6        1.9        3       NONE
 25/10 PM     4.9        2.1        2.2        2      MINOR
 26/11 AM     4.9        2.1        2.5        2      MINOR
 26/10 PM     4.9        2.1        2.3       1-2     MINOR
 27/11 AM     4.3        1.5        1.9        1       NONE

CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/09 PM     4.0        1.1        1.2        5       NONE
 25/09 AM     4.5        1.6        1.9        5       NONE
 25/10 PM     5.1        2.2        2.2        4      MINOR
 26/10 AM     5.1        2.2        2.5        4      MINOR
 26/10 PM     5.1        2.2        2.2        3      MINOR
 27/10 AM     4.4        1.5        1.9        2       NONE

LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/10 PM     4.4        1.7        2.0        1       NONE
 25/10 AM     4.4        1.7        2.1        1       NONE
 25/10 PM     4.9        2.2        2.4        1      MINOR
 26/10 AM     4.8        2.1        2.6        1      MINOR
 26/10 PM     4.9        2.2        2.5        1      MINOR
 27/11 AM     4.1        1.4        1.9        1       NONE

&&

$$

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Northampton-
1041 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
  Tuesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM 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.
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
  erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/11 PM     2.6        0.6        0.9        3       NONE
 25/11 AM     2.8        0.8        1.2       3-4      NONE
 25/11 PM     3.3        1.3        1.6        3      MINOR
 26/12 PM     3.5        1.5        1.9        2      MINOR
 27/12 AM     3.7        1.7        1.9       1-2    MODERATE
 27/11 AM     3.2        1.2        1.8        1      MINOR

KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/10 PM     3.9        0.9        1.2        3       NONE
 25/10 AM     4.2        1.2        1.6        3       NONE
 25/10 PM     4.8        1.8        2.0       2-3     MINOR
 26/10 AM     4.8        1.8        2.3       2-3     MINOR
 26/11 PM     5.0        2.0        2.2       1-2     MINOR
 27/10 AM     4.1        1.1        1.8        1       NONE

OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/09 PM     6.4        1.8        1.7        1       NONE
 25/09 AM     6.7        2.1        2.1        1       NONE
 25/10 PM     7.5        2.9        2.6        1      MINOR
 26/10 AM     7.3        2.7        2.8        1      MINOR
 26/10 PM     7.5        2.9        2.5        1      MINOR
 27/11 AM     6.4        1.8        2.0        1       NONE

&&

$$

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Accomack-
1041 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
  to 9 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Accomack County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
  beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

VAZ524-525-250345-
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Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
1041 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...


$$

NCZ102-251045-
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Eastern Currituck-
1041 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TUESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
  large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
  Tuesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM 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.
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
  erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/08 AM     5.1        1.4        1.9       11       NONE
 25/09 PM     5.6        1.9        2.1      10-11    MINOR
 26/09 AM     5.5        1.8        2.4       10       NONE
 26/09 PM     5.6        1.9        2.0       8-9     MINOR
 27/09 AM     4.6        0.9        1.6       6-7      NONE

&&

$$

VAZ093-095>097-251045-
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Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-
1041 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Isle of Wight County, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Suffolk and
  Chesapeake.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT Tuesday night.

* 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.
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
  erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tidal departures have been slow to increase
  this evening, but are expected to increase later Monday, with peak
  water levels for this event expected with the high tide cycles
  Monday night through Tuesday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/01 AM     3.7        1.5        1.7        1       NONE
 25/01 PM     3.9        1.7        2.1        1       NONE
 26/01 AM     4.2        2.0        2.2        1      MINOR
 26/01 PM     4.2        2.0        2.4        1      MINOR
 27/02 AM     4.5        2.3        2.4        1      MINOR
 27/02 PM     3.9        1.7        2.2        1       NONE

SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/10 PM     4.0        1.2        1.4        3       NONE
 25/10 AM     4.4        1.6        1.9        3       NONE
 25/10 PM     4.9        2.1        2.2        2      MINOR
 26/11 AM     4.9        2.1        2.5        2      MINOR
 26/10 PM     4.9        2.1        2.3       1-2     MINOR
 27/11 AM     4.3        1.5        1.9        1       NONE

CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/09 PM     4.0        1.1        1.2        5       NONE
 25/09 AM     4.5        1.6        1.9        5       NONE
 25/10 PM     5.1        2.2        2.2        4      MINOR
 26/10 AM     5.1        2.2        2.5        4      MINOR
 26/10 PM     5.1        2.2        2.2        3      MINOR
 27/10 AM     4.4        1.5        1.9        2       NONE

MONEY POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/10 PM     4.3        1.1        1.4        1       NONE
 25/10 AM     4.8        1.6        2.1        1       NONE
 25/11 PM     5.2        2.0        2.3        1      MINOR
 26/11 AM     5.2        2.0        2.5        1      MINOR
 26/11 PM     5.3        2.1        2.4        1      MINOR
 27/11 AM     4.6        1.4        2.0        1       NONE

ELIZABETH RIVER AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/10 PM     4.4        1.4        1.5        1       NONE
 25/10 AM     4.9        1.9        2.2        1       NONE
 25/11 PM     5.3        2.3        2.3        1      MINOR
 26/11 AM     5.3        2.3        2.6        1      MINOR
 26/11 PM     5.4        2.4        2.4        1      MINOR
 27/11 AM     4.7        1.7        2.1        1       NONE

WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/11 PM     4.4        1.4        1.6        1       NONE
 25/11 AM     4.7        1.7        1.9        1       NONE
 25/11 PM     5.1        2.1        2.1        1      MINOR
 26/11 AM     5.0        2.0        2.3        1      MINOR
 26/11 PM     5.2        2.2        2.2        1      MINOR
 27/12 PM     4.5        1.5        1.8        1       NONE

&&

$$

MDZ025-251045-
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Maryland Beaches-
1041 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$


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