Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 6:25AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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

* WHERE...Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Poquoson, Norfolk, and
Portsmouth.

* WHEN...Until 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 2
to 3 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
926th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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