One product issued by NWS for: Sharps VA
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 650 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024 VAZ076-078-085-521-522-240830- /O.CON.KAKQ.CF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240925T0200Z/ Richmond-Lancaster-Middlesex-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- 650 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Richmond, Lancaster, Middlesex, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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 1 to 2 feet 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/04 AM 3.3 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR 24/04 PM 3.4 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR 25/05 AM 3.0 1.6 1.6 1 NONE 25/06 PM 3.2 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR 26/06 AM 2.9 1.5 1.5 1 NONE && $$