Weather Alerts for Virginia BeachIssued by the National Weather Service |
 COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY |
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| VIRGINIA BEACH | ||
Areas Affected: Virginia Beach |
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| Effective: Wed, 4/1 12:00am | Updated: Tue, 3/31 11:53am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 4/1 7:00am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, around one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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 are also expected due to large breaking waves. Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/02 PM 3.4 0.5 1.2 2-3 NONE 01/02 AM 5.3 2.4 2.6 4-5 MINOR 01/03 PM 4.8 1.9 2.6 5 NONE 02/03 AM 4.5 1.6 1.8 3-4 NONE 02/04 PM 3.9 1.0 1.6 2-3 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/04 AM 3.5 0.7 1.3 2 NONE 31/03 PM 3.4 0.6 1.3 2-3 NONE 01/03 AM 5.0 2.2 2.5 3-4 MINOR 01/04 PM 4.5 1.7 2.4 3-4 MINOR 02/04 AM 4.2 1.4 1.7 2-3 NONE 02/05 PM 3.9 1.1 1.7 2-3 NONE && Information: 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. |
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 HIGH SURF ADVISORY |
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| VIRGINIA BEACH | ||
Areas Affected: Virginia Beach |
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| Effective: Wed, 4/1 2:00am | Updated: Tue, 3/31 11:53am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Thu, 4/2 2:00am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, around one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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 are also expected due to large breaking waves. Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/02 PM 3.4 0.5 1.2 2-3 NONE 01/02 AM 5.3 2.4 2.6 4-5 MINOR 01/03 PM 4.8 1.9 2.6 5 NONE 02/03 AM 4.5 1.6 1.8 3-4 NONE 02/04 PM 3.9 1.0 1.6 2-3 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/04 AM 3.5 0.7 1.3 2 NONE 31/03 PM 3.4 0.6 1.3 2-3 NONE 01/03 AM 5.0 2.2 2.5 3-4 MINOR 01/04 PM 4.5 1.7 2.4 3-4 MINOR 02/04 AM 4.2 1.4 1.7 2-3 NONE 02/05 PM 3.9 1.1 1.7 2-3 NONE && Information: 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. |
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