NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:01PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the
Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above
ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 4 AM EDT Friday.
* 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.
- Severity
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- This month
- 959th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days