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Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
Issued by National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

NCZ015>017-032-102-VAZ098-121000-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.CF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.CF.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-
Virginia Beach-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Pasquotank, Camden, Western
  Currituck, Perquimans and Eastern Currituck Counties. In
  Virginia, Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in
  an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
  near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around 2 ft
  above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
  to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
  Flooding may extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
  rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

MDZ021>023-121230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240412T1600Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Around two feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
  in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
  businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be
  around 2 ft above ground level in some areas resulting in a
  sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes
  and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the
  waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road
  closures and flooding of vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

VAZ099-121230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T1400Z/
Accomack-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
  to 10 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this
  morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 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.
  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.

&&

$$

VAZ100-121230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240412T0900Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T1400Z/
Northampton-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* 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...Northampton County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early
  this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

MDZ024-121200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
Inland Worcester-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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...Inland Worcester County.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

VAZ075>078-085-521-522-121200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster,
  Middlesex, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

MDZ025-121230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T1400Z/
Maryland Beaches-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet expected in the
  surf zone.

* WHERE...Maryland Beaches County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$