Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WHUS41 KAKQ 131026
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
626 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024
NCZ017-102-VAZ098-131800-
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Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
626 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Sound-side flooding in North Carolina, including
Currituck County. Sound-side flooding in Virginia, including
Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 2.4 -0.4 0.2 2-3 NONE
14/02 AM 3.1 0.3 0.4 1 NONE
14/03 PM 2.6 -0.2 0.4 2 NONE
15/03 AM 2.4 -0.4 -0.1 2 NONE
15/04 PM 2.5 -0.3 0.4 1-2 NONE
16/04 AM 3.1 0.3 0.7 2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 2.4 -0.5 0.0 3-4 NONE
14/01 AM 3.0 0.1 0.1 1-2 NONE
14/02 PM 2.4 -0.5 0.1 2 NONE
15/02 AM 2.7 -0.2 0.0 3 NONE
15/03 PM 2.5 -0.4 0.3 2 NONE
16/03 AM 3.1 0.2 0.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 2.6 -0.1 0.6 1 NONE
14/02 AM 3.1 0.4 0.6 1 NONE
14/02 PM 2.4 -0.3 0.5 1 NONE
15/02 AM 2.5 -0.2 0.3 1 NONE
15/03 PM 2.5 -0.2 0.6 1 NONE
16/04 AM 3.1 0.4 0.9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/11 AM 2.9 -0.8 0.2 3 NONE
14/12 AM 3.9 0.2 0.3 2 NONE
14/01 PM 2.9 -0.8 0.2 2 NONE
15/01 AM 3.3 -0.4 0.0 2 NONE
15/02 PM 2.9 -0.8 0.3 2 NONE
16/02 AM 3.6 -0.1 0.5 2 NONE
&&
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