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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
145 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

VAZ089-093-095>097-260145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0028.240426T0000Z-240426T0800Z/
Surry-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-
145 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

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 PM     3.1        0.9        1.5        1       NONE
 26/02 AM     3.9        1.7        1.6        1       NONE
 26/02 PM     3.1        0.9        1.5        1       NONE
 27/02 AM     3.6        1.4        1.3        1       NONE
 27/03 PM     2.6        0.4        1.0        1       NONE
 28/03 AM     3.2        1.0        0.9        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/11 PM     4.4        1.6        1.5       2-3      NONE
 26/11 AM     3.7        0.9        1.4        2       NONE
 27/12 AM     3.9        1.1        1.1        2       NONE
 27/12 PM     3.0        0.2        0.8        2       NONE
 28/01 AM     3.4        0.6        0.6        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/10 PM     4.4        1.5        1.3        3       NONE
 26/10 AM     3.4        0.5        1.0        3       NONE
 26/11 PM     3.9        1.0        0.8        3       NONE
 27/11 AM     2.9        0.0        0.5        2       NONE
 28/12 AM     3.5        0.6        0.5        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/11 PM     4.7        1.5        1.6        1       NONE
 26/12 PM     3.9        0.7        1.4        1       NONE
 27/12 AM     4.2        1.0        1.1        1       NONE
 27/12 PM     3.4        0.2        0.9        1       NONE
 28/12 AM     3.6        0.4        0.7        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/11 PM     4.7        1.7        1.5        1       NONE
 26/11 AM     3.9        0.9        1.5        1       NONE
 27/12 AM     4.3        1.3        1.2        1       NONE
 27/12 PM     3.4        0.4        0.9        1       NONE
 28/01 AM     3.8        0.8        0.7        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/11 PM     4.8        1.8        1.6        1       NONE
 26/12 PM     4.0        1.0        1.4        1       NONE
 27/12 AM     4.3        1.3        1.2        1       NONE
 27/12 PM     3.4        0.4        0.9        1       NONE
 28/01 AM     3.8        0.8        0.7        1       NONE

&&

$$

NCZ102-VAZ098-260145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0032.240425T2300Z-240426T0600Z/
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
145 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/11 PM     4.4        1.6        1.5       2-3      NONE
 26/11 AM     3.7        0.9        1.4        2       NONE
 27/12 AM     3.9        1.1        1.1        2       NONE
 27/12 PM     3.0        0.2        0.8        2       NONE
 28/01 AM     3.4        0.6        0.6        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/10 PM     4.4        1.5        1.3        3       NONE
 26/10 AM     3.4        0.5        1.0        3       NONE
 26/11 PM     3.9        1.0        0.8        3       NONE
 27/11 AM     2.9        0.0        0.5        2       NONE
 28/12 AM     3.5        0.6        0.5        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/11 PM     4.3        1.6        1.6        1       NONE
 26/11 AM     3.4        0.7        1.3        1       NONE
 26/11 PM     3.7        1.0        1.1        1       NONE
 27/11 AM     2.8        0.1        0.9        1       NONE
 28/12 AM     3.3        0.6        0.7        1       NONE

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/09 PM     5.3        1.6        1.5        5       NONE
 26/09 AM     3.9        0.2        1.2       4-5      NONE
 26/10 PM     4.6        0.9        0.8       4-5      NONE
 27/10 AM     3.5       -0.2        0.7        4       NONE
 27/11 PM     4.3        0.6        0.6       3-4      NONE
 28/11 AM     3.2       -0.5        0.5        3       NONE

&&

$$

VAZ090-524-525-260145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0032.240426T0000Z-240426T0800Z/
James City-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
145 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...James City, Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

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 PM     3.1        0.9        1.5        1       NONE
 26/02 AM     3.9        1.7        1.6        1       NONE
 26/02 PM     3.1        0.9        1.5        1       NONE
 27/02 AM     3.6        1.4        1.3        1       NONE
 27/03 PM     2.6        0.4        1.0        1       NONE
 28/03 AM     3.2        1.0        0.9        1       NONE

FORT MONROE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/11 PM     4.4        1.6        1.5       2-3      NONE
 26/11 AM     3.6        0.8        1.3        2       NONE
 26/11 PM     3.9        1.1        1.1        2       NONE
 27/12 PM     3.1        0.3        0.8        2       NONE
 28/12 AM     3.4        0.6        0.6        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/11 PM     4.4        1.6        1.5       2-3      NONE
 26/11 AM     3.7        0.9        1.4        2       NONE
 27/12 AM     3.9        1.1        1.1        2       NONE
 27/12 PM     3.0        0.2        0.8        2       NONE
 28/01 AM     3.4        0.6        0.6        1       NONE

&&

$$

MDZ021-260145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0032.240426T0400Z-240426T1000Z/
Dorchester-
145 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Dorchester County.

* WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

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

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/06 PM     2.2        0.2        0.7        1       NONE
 26/07 AM     3.2        1.2        1.1        1       NONE
 26/07 PM     2.6        0.6        1.1        1       NONE
 27/07 AM     3.1        1.1        1.0        1       NONE
 27/07 PM     2.4        0.4        0.9        1       NONE
 28/08 AM     2.9        0.9        0.8        1       NONE

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/03 PM     2.3        0.2        0.6        2       NONE
 26/03 AM     3.1        1.0        1.0        1       NONE
 26/04 PM     2.7        0.6        1.1        1       NONE
 27/04 AM     3.0        0.9        0.9        1       NONE
 27/04 PM     2.5        0.4        0.9        1       NONE
 28/05 AM     2.9        0.8        0.8        2       NONE

&&

$$

VAZ099-100-260145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0032.240426T0000Z-240426T0800Z/
Accomack-Northampton-
145 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

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

SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/01 PM     2.6        0.1        0.6        2       NONE
 26/02 AM     3.5        1.0        0.8        1       NONE
 26/02 PM     3.0        0.5        0.9        1       NONE
 27/02 AM     3.5        1.0        0.9        1       NONE
 27/03 PM     2.9        0.4        0.9        1       NONE
 28/03 AM     3.4        0.9        0.8       1-2      NONE

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/01 PM     2.2        0.2        0.9        3       NONE
 26/01 AM     2.9        0.9        1.0       1-2      NONE
 26/01 PM     2.4        0.4        1.0        1       NONE
 27/12 AM     2.5        0.5        0.6        1       NONE
 27/01 PM     2.0        0.0        0.6        1       NONE
 28/01 AM     2.4        0.4        0.5        2       NONE

CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/10 PM     3.7        0.9        0.7        1       NONE
 26/10 AM     2.7       -0.1        0.5        1       NONE
 26/11 PM     3.4        0.6        0.4        1       NONE
 27/11 AM     2.4       -0.4        0.2        1       NONE
 27/11 PM     3.1        0.3        0.1        1       NONE

WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/11 PM     6.2        1.7        1.5        1       NONE
 26/11 AM     5.0        0.5        1.4        1       NONE
 26/11 PM     5.8        1.3        1.2        1       NONE
 27/12 PM     4.4       -0.1        0.9        1       NONE
 28/12 AM     5.3        0.8        0.7        1       NONE

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/10 PM     4.2        1.2        1.2        2       NONE
 26/11 AM     3.4        0.4        1.1        2       NONE
 26/11 PM     3.9        0.9        0.9        2       NONE
 27/11 AM     2.9       -0.1        0.7        2       NONE
 28/12 AM     3.4        0.4        0.5       1-2      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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/10 PM     7.3        2.7        1.9        1      MINOR
 26/11 AM     5.6        1.0        1.5        1       NONE
 26/11 PM     6.9        2.3        1.4        1       NONE
 27/12 PM     5.1        0.5        1.1        1       NONE
 28/12 AM     6.4        1.8        1.0        1       NONE

&&

$$


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