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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
606 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

MDZ014-151815-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.Y.0065.240515T1300Z-240515T1900Z/
Anne Arundel-
606 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Anne Arundel County.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the
  time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 2.6 feet, water may begin to pond in the parking
  lot at Annapolis City Dock, and surround the Alex Haley
  Memorial.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one to one and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Annapolis U.S. Naval Academy is at
  12:02 PM.

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.

Severn River at Annapolis
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/11 AM     2.7        1.3        1.5       1.0     Minor
 16/12 AM     1.9        0.5        0.8       0.5      None
 16/01 PM     1.7        0.3        0.5       0.5      None
 17/01 AM     1.9        0.5        0.7       0.5      None
 17/02 PM     2.3        0.9        1.2       0.5      None
 18/01 AM     2.8        1.4        1.6       1.0     Minor

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
606 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

MDZ016-VAZ057-151700-
/O.EXB.KLWX.CF.Y.0065.240515T1100Z-240515T1700Z/
Charles-King George-
606 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

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

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon, especially around the
  time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island
  and docks near Dahlgren.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 10:36 AM. The next
  high tide at Dahlgren is at 9:26 AM.

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.

Upper Machodoc Creek at Dahlgren
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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/09 AM     3.7        1.8        2.1       1.0     Minor
 15/09 PM     2.7        0.8        1.2       0.5      None
 16/10 AM     2.4        0.5        0.8       0.5      None
 16/11 PM     2.6        0.7        1.0       0.5      None
 17/11 AM     2.8        0.9        1.2       0.5      None
 18/12 AM     3.3        1.4        1.6       1.0      None

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
606 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

MDZ017-151500-
/O.CON.KLWX.CF.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-240515T1500Z/
St. Marys-
606 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
  low lying areas due to tidal flooding.

* WHERE...Shoreline in St. Marys County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning, especially around the
  time of high tide.

* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, yards are flooded on Saint George
  Island, and water will begin covering the road leading to the
  island, especially if there is wave action.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above
  normal. The next high tide at Point Lookout is at 8:02 AM. The
  next high tide at Coltons Point is at 9:26 AM. The next high
  tide at Piney Point is at 8:50 AM.

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.

St Marys River at Straits Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 3.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/08 AM     3.3        1.7        1.9       2.0     Minor
 15/09 PM     2.7        1.1        1.3       0.5      None
 16/09 AM     2.3        0.7        1.0       1.0      None
 16/10 PM     2.4        0.8        1.0       1.0      None
 17/11 AM     2.8        1.2        1.4       0.5      None
 17/11 PM     3.1        1.5        1.6       1.0     Minor

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
555 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

VAZ075-077-151500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240515T1500Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-
555 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/08 AM     3.2        1.7        1.8        2      MINOR
 15/09 PM     2.5        1.0        1.2        1       NONE
 16/08 AM     2.3        0.8        1.0        1       NONE
 16/09 PM     2.3        0.8        1.0        1       NONE
 17/09 AM     2.4        0.9        1.1        1       NONE
 17/11 PM     2.8        1.3        1.4        1       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/11 AM     3.5        1.6        1.9        1       NONE
 15/10 PM     2.9        1.0        1.3        1       NONE
 16/11 AM     2.6        0.7        1.0        1       NONE
 17/12 AM     2.6        0.7        0.9        1       NONE
 17/12 PM     2.7        0.8        1.1        1       NONE
 18/01 AM     3.2        1.3        1.5        1       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/06 AM     2.7        1.3        1.5        1       NONE
 15/05 PM     2.5        1.1        1.5        1       NONE
 16/06 AM     2.5        1.1        1.4        1       NONE
 16/07 PM     2.4        1.0        1.3        1       NONE
 17/07 AM     2.5        1.1        1.4        1       NONE
 17/08 PM     2.7        1.3        1.5        1       NONE

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
951 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

ANZ630-631-160300-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-240516T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
951 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
  2 to 3 ft. Winds become northwest later this morning.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
  and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
951 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

ANZ654-160300-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-240516T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
951 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds around 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
  Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
500 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

ANZ530>534-539>541-543-151700-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-240516T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
500 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming
  north tonight.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA,
  Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to
  Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound
  and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
500 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

ANZ535-151700-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0094.240516T1200Z-240516T2200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
500 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
500 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

ANZ536-538-542-151700-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-240515T2200Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0094.240516T1200Z-240516T2200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
500 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10
  to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD,
  Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor and Patuxent River
  to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 6
  PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
500 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

ANZ537-151700-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-240516T2200Z/
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
500 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming
  north tonight.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Coastal Flood Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
555 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

VAZ076-078-085-521-522-151500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0037.000000T0000Z-240515T1500Z/
Richmond-Lancaster-Middlesex-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
555 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Richmond, Lancaster, Middlesex, Western Essex and
  Eastern Essex Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/06 AM     2.7        1.3        1.5        1       NONE
 15/05 PM     2.5        1.1        1.5        1       NONE
 16/06 AM     2.5        1.1        1.4        1       NONE
 16/07 PM     2.4        1.0        1.3        1       NONE
 17/07 AM     2.5        1.1        1.4        1       NONE
 17/08 PM     2.7        1.3        1.5        1       NONE

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
453 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

VAZ007-009>014-018>020-022-023-WVZ042>044-507-508-160900-
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
453 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia, west
central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Heavy rainfall is possible this afternoon into this evening. This
could lead to localized flooding of poor drainage areas, as well as
urban streets and small streams.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A limited risk of flooding exists for Friday into Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
453 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

VAZ024-034-035-045>047-160900-
Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
453 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, south
central Virginia and west central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A limited risk of flooding exists Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
416 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-160830-
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-
Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-
Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-
Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
416 AM EDT Wed May 15 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the mid-Ohio Valley and central
Appalachians.


.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Showers and non-severe thunderstorms will affect the area again today.
Areas impacted by repeated heavier rainfall could experience
localized flooding or flash flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Another slow-moving system will bring more widespread shower and
thunderstorm activity later Friday through Saturday. Localized water
issues may again develop as a result.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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