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Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WHUS41 KAKQ 250842
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
442 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
VAZ089-093-095>097-251645-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0028.240426T0000Z-240426T0800Z/
Surry-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-
442 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY 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 2.8 0.6 1.2 1 NONE
26/02 AM 3.9 1.7 1.6 1 NONE
26/02 PM 3.0 0.8 1.4 1 NONE
27/02 AM 3.5 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
27/02 PM 2.6 0.4 1.1 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 AM 3.8 1.0 1.5 3 NONE
25/11 PM 4.5 1.7 1.6 2-3 NONE
26/11 AM 3.6 0.8 1.3 2 NONE
27/12 AM 3.8 1.0 1.0 2 NONE
27/12 PM 3.0 0.2 0.8 2 NONE
28/12 AM 3.3 0.5 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 AM 3.6 0.7 1.1 3-4 NONE
25/10 PM 4.5 1.6 1.4 3 NONE
26/10 AM 3.3 0.4 0.9 3 NONE
26/11 PM 3.8 0.9 0.7 3 NONE
27/11 AM 2.8 -0.1 0.4 2 NONE
28/12 AM 3.4 0.5 0.4 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 AM 4.1 0.9 1.5 1 NONE
25/11 PM 4.8 1.6 1.7 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
28/01 AM 3.7 0.5 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 AM 3.8 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
25/11 PM 4.7 1.7 1.5 1 NONE
26/11 AM 3.8 0.8 1.4 1 NONE
27/12 AM 4.2 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
27/12 PM 3.4 0.4 0.9 1 NONE
28/12 AM 3.8 0.8 0.8 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 AM 3.9 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
25/11 PM 4.8 1.8 1.6 1 NONE
26/12 PM 3.9 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
27/12 AM 4.2 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
27/12 PM 3.4 0.4 0.9 1 NONE
28/01 AM 3.6 0.6 0.5 1 NONE
&&
$$
NCZ102-VAZ098-251645-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0032.240425T2300Z-240426T0600Z/
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
442 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 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 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 AM 3.8 1.0 1.5 3 NONE
25/11 PM 4.5 1.7 1.6 2-3 NONE
26/11 AM 3.6 0.8 1.3 2 NONE
27/12 AM 3.8 1.0 1.0 2 NONE
27/12 PM 3.0 0.2 0.8 2 NONE
28/12 AM 3.3 0.5 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 AM 3.6 0.7 1.1 3-4 NONE
25/10 PM 4.5 1.6 1.4 3 NONE
26/10 AM 3.3 0.4 0.9 3 NONE
26/11 PM 3.8 0.9 0.7 3 NONE
27/11 AM 2.8 -0.1 0.4 2 NONE
28/12 AM 3.4 0.5 0.4 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 AM 3.6 0.9 1.5 1 NONE
25/11 PM 4.4 1.7 1.7 1 NONE
26/11 AM 3.3 0.6 1.2 1 NONE
26/11 PM 3.8 1.1 1.2 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 AM 3.9 0.2 1.0 3 NONE
25/09 PM 5.4 1.7 1.6 5 NONE
26/09 AM 3.8 0.1 1.1 4-5 NONE
26/10 PM 4.5 0.8 0.7 4-5 NONE
27/10 AM 3.4 -0.3 0.6 4 NONE
27/11 PM 4.2 0.5 0.5 3-4 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ090-524-525-251645-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0032.240426T0000Z-240426T0800Z/
James City-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
442 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 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 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 2.8 0.6 1.2 1 NONE
26/02 AM 3.9 1.7 1.6 1 NONE
26/02 PM 3.0 0.8 1.4 1 NONE
27/02 AM 3.5 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
27/02 PM 2.6 0.4 1.1 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 AM 3.5 0.7 1.1 3 NONE
25/11 PM 4.3 1.5 1.4 2-3 NONE
26/11 AM 3.6 0.8 1.3 2 NONE
26/11 PM 3.8 1.0 1.0 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 AM 3.8 1.0 1.5 3 NONE
25/11 PM 4.5 1.7 1.6 2-3 NONE
26/11 AM 3.6 0.8 1.3 2 NONE
27/12 AM 3.8 1.0 1.0 2 NONE
27/12 PM 3.0 0.2 0.8 2 NONE
28/12 AM 3.3 0.5 0.6 1 NONE
&&
$$
MDZ021-251645-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0032.240426T0400Z-240426T1000Z/
Dorchester-
442 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester County.
* WHEN...Late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/06 AM 2.7 0.7 0.6 1-2 NONE
25/06 PM 2.2 0.2 0.7 1 NONE
26/06 AM 3.2 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
26/06 PM 2.5 0.5 1.0 1 NONE
27/07 AM 3.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
27/07 PM 2.4 0.4 0.9 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/03 PM 2.4 0.3 0.7 2 NONE
26/03 AM 3.1 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
26/04 PM 2.7 0.6 1.1 1 NONE
27/04 AM 3.0 0.9 0.9 1 NONE
27/04 PM 2.5 0.4 0.9 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ099-100-251645-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0032.240426T0000Z-240426T0800Z/
Accomack-Northampton-
442 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 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 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/02 PM 2.7 0.2 0.6 2 NONE
26/02 AM 3.6 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
26/02 PM 3.0 0.5 0.9 1 NONE
27/02 AM 3.4 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
27/03 PM 2.8 0.3 0.8 1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/11 AM 2.3 0.3 0.9 3 NONE
26/01 AM 2.9 0.9 1.0 1-2 NONE
26/12 PM 2.3 0.3 0.9 1 NONE
27/01 AM 2.7 0.7 0.8 1 NONE
27/01 PM 2.1 0.1 0.7 1 NONE
28/01 AM 2.5 0.5 0.6 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 AM 2.9 0.1 0.6 2 NONE
25/10 PM 3.7 0.9 0.7 1 NONE
26/10 AM 2.7 -0.1 0.5 1 NONE
26/10 PM 3.4 0.6 0.5 1 NONE
27/11 AM 2.5 -0.3 0.3 1 NONE
27/11 PM 3.2 0.4 0.2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/10 AM 4.6 0.1 0.9 1 NONE
25/11 PM 6.2 1.7 1.5 1 NONE
26/11 AM 4.8 0.3 1.2 1 NONE
26/11 PM 5.7 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
27/12 PM 4.3 -0.2 0.8 1 NONE
28/12 AM 5.1 0.6 0.5 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 AM 3.5 0.5 1.1 3 NONE
25/10 PM 4.3 1.3 1.3 2 NONE
26/11 AM 3.3 0.3 1.0 2 NONE
26/11 PM 3.8 0.8 0.8 2 NONE
27/11 AM 2.9 -0.1 0.7 2 NONE
27/11 PM 3.3 0.3 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 AM 5.6 1.0 1.4 1 NONE
25/11 PM 6.9 2.3 1.4 1 NONE
26/11 AM 5.4 0.8 1.3 1 NONE
26/11 PM 6.7 2.1 1.2 1 NONE
27/12 PM 4.9 0.3 0.9 1 NONE
28/12 AM 6.3 1.7 0.9 1 NONE
&&
$$
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