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Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
458 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

NCZ102-VAZ098-241700-
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/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240326T2300Z/
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
458 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY...
...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 11 feet in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Monday.
  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...

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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/09 AM     4.5        1.8        2.2        1      MINOR
 24/10 PM     4.6        1.9        2.2        1      MINOR
 25/10 AM     4.7        2.0        2.4        1      MINOR
 25/10 PM     5.2        2.5        2.7        1     MODERATE
 26/10 AM     4.9        2.2        2.7        1      MINOR
 26/11 PM     5.0        2.3        2.5        1      MINOR

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/08 AM     5.5        1.8        2.3       7-8     MINOR
 24/08 PM     5.9        2.2        2.5       8-9     MINOR
 25/08 AM     5.7        2.0        2.5        9      MINOR
 25/09 PM     6.0        2.3        2.5        9      MINOR
 26/08 AM     5.5        1.8        2.5        9      MINOR
 26/09 PM     6.0        2.3        2.4       8-9     MINOR

&&

$$

MDZ025-VAZ099-100-241700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240326T2300Z/
Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton-
458 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
  Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ095-241700-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.240324T0858Z-240324T1700Z/
Norfolk/Portsmouth-
458 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/10 AM     4.3        1.5        1.8        5       NONE
 24/10 PM     4.7        1.9        2.1        4      MINOR
 25/10 AM     4.7        1.9        2.2       3-4     MINOR
 25/10 PM     5.1        2.3        2.4        3      MINOR
 26/11 AM     5.0        2.2        2.6        2      MINOR
 26/11 PM     5.2        2.4        2.5       1-2     MINOR

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 AM     4.8        1.6        2.0        1       NONE
 24/10 PM     5.1        1.9        2.2        1      MINOR
 25/10 AM     5.1        1.9        2.4        1      MINOR
 25/11 PM     5.5        2.3        2.6        1      MINOR
 26/11 AM     5.4        2.2        2.7        1      MINOR
 26/11 PM     5.4        2.2        2.5        1      MINOR

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 AM     4.9        1.9        2.1        1       NONE
 24/10 PM     5.1        2.1        2.2        1      MINOR
 25/11 AM     5.1        2.1        2.3        1      MINOR
 25/11 PM     5.6        2.6        2.6        1      MINOR
 26/11 AM     5.5        2.5        2.8        1      MINOR
 26/11 PM     5.6        2.6        2.6        1      MINOR

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/10 AM     4.8        1.8        2.0        1       NONE
 24/10 PM     4.7        1.7        1.8        1       NONE
 25/11 AM     4.7        1.7        1.9        1       NONE
 25/11 PM     5.4        2.4        2.4        1      MINOR
 26/11 AM     5.1        2.1        2.4        1      MINOR
 26/11 PM     5.3        2.3        2.3        1      MINOR

&&

$$


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