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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
335 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

NCZ102-VAZ098-201545-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.CF.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-240921T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240921T0000Z/
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
335 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
  currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In
  Virginia, Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
  evening.

* 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. Breaking
  waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a
  high risk of rip currents.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional flooding is likely Sunday
  through Monday.

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/11 AM     4.8        2.0        1.2        1      MINOR
 21/12 AM     4.5        1.7        1.5       1-2      NONE
 21/12 PM     5.0        2.2        1.5       1-2     MINOR
 22/12 AM     4.4        1.6        1.6        2       NONE
 22/01 PM     5.1        2.3        1.7        3      MINOR

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 AM     5.0        2.1        1.2        2       NONE
 20/11 PM     4.6        1.7        1.4        2       NONE
 21/11 AM     5.1        2.2        1.4        2      MINOR
 22/12 AM     4.5        1.6        1.5        2       NONE
 22/12 PM     5.1        2.2        1.5       2-3     MINOR

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 AM     4.9        2.2        1.9        1      MINOR
 21/12 AM     4.6        1.9        1.8        1      MINOR
 21/12 PM     5.1        2.4        1.8        1     MODERATE
 22/12 AM     4.4        1.7        1.8        1       NONE
 22/01 PM     5.1        2.4        1.9        1     MODERATE

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 AM     5.9        2.2        1.1        3      MINOR
 20/10 PM     5.4        1.7        1.4        4       NONE
 21/11 AM     6.0        2.3        1.3       4-5     MINOR
 21/11 PM     5.2        1.5        1.5        5       NONE
 22/11 AM     5.9        2.2        1.4        5      MINOR
 23/12 AM     5.0        1.3        1.6        6       NONE

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
335 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

VAZ099-100-201545-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.CF.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-240921T2200Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240921T0000Z/
Accomack-Northampton-
335 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
  currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
  evening.

* 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. Breaking
  waves of 4 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high
  risk of rip currents.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional flooding is likely Sunday
  through Monday.

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/02 AM     4.0        1.5        1.0        1       NONE
 20/02 PM     4.5        2.0        1.0        1       NONE
 21/03 AM     4.1        1.6        1.3        1       NONE
 21/02 PM     4.5        2.0        1.3        1       NONE
 22/04 AM     4.0        1.5        1.4        1       NONE
 22/03 PM     4.5        2.0        1.4        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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/01 PM     3.5        1.5        1.1        1      MINOR
 21/01 AM     3.3        1.3        1.4        1      MINOR
 21/02 PM     3.8        1.8        1.4        1     MODERATE
 22/02 AM     3.5        1.5        1.6        1      MINOR
 22/02 PM     3.8        1.8        1.5        2     MODERATE

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 AM     4.5        1.7        0.5        1       NONE
 20/11 PM     4.3        1.5        0.9        1       NONE
 21/11 AM     4.7        1.9        0.8        1      MINOR
 21/11 PM     4.2        1.4        1.0        1       NONE
 22/12 PM     4.7        1.9        0.9       1-2     MINOR
 23/12 AM     4.1        1.3        1.1        2       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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/11 AM     6.7        2.2        1.3        1      MINOR
 20/11 PM     6.3        1.8        1.7        1       NONE
 21/12 PM     6.9        2.4        1.5        1      MINOR
 22/12 AM     6.1        1.6        1.8        1       NONE
 22/01 PM     7.0        2.5        1.8        1      MINOR

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/11 AM     4.9        1.9        1.1        1      MINOR
 20/11 PM     4.5        1.5        1.3       1-2      NONE
 21/12 PM     5.0        2.0        1.2        1      MINOR
 22/12 AM     4.5        1.5        1.5       1-2      NONE
 22/01 PM     5.1        2.1        1.5        2     MODERATE

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/11 AM     7.6        3.0        1.1        1     MODERATE
 20/11 PM     7.1        2.5        1.7        1      MINOR
 21/12 PM     7.7        3.1        1.3        1     MODERATE
 22/12 AM     6.7        2.1        1.8        1       NONE
 22/12 PM     7.9        3.3        1.7        1     MODERATE

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
335 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

MDZ025-201545-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.CF.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-240921T2000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240921T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-
335 AM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
  currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...The Maryland Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT
  Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
  evening.

* 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. Breaking
  waves of 4 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a
  high risk of rip currents.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional flooding is likely Sunday
  through Monday.

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 AM     4.2        1.7        1.1        1      MINOR
 20/10 PM     4.1        1.6        1.4        1      MINOR
 21/11 AM     4.2        1.7        1.1        1      MINOR
 22/12 AM     4.1        1.6        1.6        1      MINOR
 22/12 PM     4.3        1.8        1.3        1      MINOR
 23/12 AM     4.0        1.5        1.6        1       NONE

&&

$$

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