Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WHUS41 KAKQ 101951
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
351 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
VAZ099-110400-
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Accomack-
351 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT
TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 9 feet expected 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...Accomack County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM Thursday to 10
AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight
Thursday night to 8 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.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/02 PM 3.5 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
11/03 AM 4.1 1.6 1.0 1 NONE
11/03 PM 3.5 1.0 1.1 1-2 NONE
12/03 AM 5.0 2.5 2.0 2-3 MINOR
12/04 PM 4.2 1.7 2.0 3 NONE
13/04 AM 4.3 1.8 1.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/12 AM 3.0 1.0 0.9 1-2 NONE
11/01 PM 2.4 0.4 0.8 2-3 NONE
12/02 AM 2.9 0.9 0.9 4-5 NONE
12/01 PM 2.5 0.5 1.0 3-4 NONE
13/01 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 PM 4.2 1.4 0.8 1-2 NONE
11/11 AM 3.3 0.5 0.8 1-3 NONE
11/11 PM 4.3 1.5 1.1 5-9 NONE
12/11 AM 2.2 -0.6 0.0 4-5 NONE
13/12 AM 3.1 0.3 0.1 3 NONE
13/12 PM 1.8 -1.0 -0.2 3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/11 PM 6.3 1.8 1.0 1 NONE
11/11 AM 4.9 0.4 0.9 1 NONE
12/12 AM 6.4 1.9 1.3 1 NONE
12/12 PM 4.2 -0.3 0.4 1 NONE
13/01 AM 4.7 0.2 -0.1 1 NONE
&&
$$
NCZ015>017-032-102-VAZ098-110400-
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Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-
Virginia Beach-
351 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Soundside flooding in North Carolina, including Pasquotank,
Camden, Currituck, and Perquimans Counties. Soundside flooding in
Virginia, including Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...From 8 PM Thursday to 6 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/12 AM 4.2 1.4 0.9 1-2 NONE
11/12 PM 3.5 0.7 0.9 1-2 NONE
12/12 AM 3.4 0.6 0.3 2 NONE
12/01 PM 2.4 -0.4 0.0 2-3 NONE
13/01 AM 2.6 -0.2 -0.3 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 PM 4.3 1.4 0.8 2 NONE
11/11 AM 3.4 0.5 0.6 2-3 NONE
11/11 PM 3.8 0.9 0.4 5 NONE
12/12 PM 2.4 -0.5 -0.2 3 NONE
13/12 AM 2.9 0.0 -0.3 3-4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/11 PM 4.1 1.4 1.0 1 NONE
11/11 AM 3.2 0.5 0.9 1 NONE
11/11 PM 3.4 0.7 0.7 1 NONE
12/01 PM 2.3 -0.4 0.1 1 NONE
13/12 AM 2.7 0.0 0.1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 PM 5.1 1.4 0.7 2-3 NONE
11/10 AM 3.9 0.2 0.6 3 NONE
11/10 PM 4.4 0.7 0.3 5-6 NONE
12/11 AM 2.8 -0.9 -0.3 4 NONE
12/11 PM 3.8 0.1 -0.1 3 NONE
13/12 PM 2.7 -1.0 -0.1 3 NONE
&&
$$
MDZ024-110400-
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Inland Worcester-
351 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT
TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Inland Worcester County.
* WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 8 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.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 PM 3.6 1.1 0.7 1 NONE
11/10 AM 2.8 0.3 0.6 1 NONE
11/11 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE
12/11 AM 1.9 -0.6 -0.2 1 NONE
12/11 PM 2.3 -0.2 -0.2 1 NONE
13/12 PM 1.3 -1.2 -0.7 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ075>078-085-521-522-110400-
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Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
351 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT
TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster,
Middlesex, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 8 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.
LEWISETTA VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/03 PM 2.5 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
11/04 AM 2.8 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
11/04 PM 2.5 1.0 1.2 2 NONE
12/04 AM 3.3 1.8 1.7 2 MINOR
12/04 PM 2.6 1.1 1.4 2 NONE
13/05 AM 2.4 0.9 0.9 2 NONE
DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 5.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/06 PM 2.8 0.9 1.0 1 NONE
11/06 AM 3.3 1.4 1.2 1 NONE
11/06 PM 3.5 1.6 1.8 2 NONE
12/06 AM 3.9 2.0 1.9 2 MINOR
12/06 PM 2.7 0.8 1.2 1-2 NONE
13/08 AM 2.1 0.2 0.2 2 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/01 AM 2.6 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
11/01 PM 2.2 0.8 1.1 1 NONE
12/02 AM 2.7 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
12/01 PM 2.2 0.8 1.3 1 NONE
13/03 AM 2.0 0.6 0.6 1 NONE
&&
$$
MDZ025-VAZ100-110400-
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Maryland Beaches-Northampton-
351 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...In Maryland, coastal Worcester County including Ocean City. In
Virginia, Northampton County.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM EDT Friday.
* 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.
&&
$$
MDZ021>023-110400-
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Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
351 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Around two feet of inundation above ground level
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/06 PM 2.7 0.7 1.0 1 NONE
11/07 AM 3.2 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
11/08 PM 2.9 0.9 1.3 2-3 NONE
12/07 AM 4.4 2.4 2.3 1-2 MODERATE
12/08 PM 3.1 1.1 1.5 2 NONE
13/08 AM 2.9 0.9 0.9 2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/04 PM 3.1 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
11/04 AM 3.5 1.4 1.1 1 MINOR
11/04 PM 3.4 1.3 1.5 2 MINOR
12/04 AM 4.3 2.2 2.1 2-3 MAJOR
12/05 PM 3.1 1.0 1.3 2 NONE
13/05 AM 2.9 0.8 0.8 2 NONE
CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/03 PM 2.9 0.7 1.0 1 NONE
11/03 AM 3.3 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
11/03 PM 2.8 0.6 1.1 1 NONE
12/04 AM 4.2 2.0 1.8 1 MODERATE
12/03 PM 3.0 0.8 1.5 1 NONE
13/05 AM 3.1 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
&&
$$