Gwynn, Virginia

... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect from midnight tonight
to 6 PM EST Friday...

A combination of strong high pressure building from the north and
remnants of Ida off the southeast coast... will allow an extended
period of strong onshore flow to develop across eastern Virginia.

The approaching new phase of the moon... in tandem with the strong
onshore flow... will lead to increasing tidal anomalies of around
1 to 2 ft above normal... beginning this afternoon. Tidal
departures then building to 2 to 4 ft above normal from tonight
through Friday afternoon. This will likely result in moderate to
significant coastal flooding... with the greatest threat for
flooding coming with the Thursday and Friday high tide cycles.

High tides will be between 500 am and 700 am EST Thursday
morning... and 530 PM to 730 PM EST Thursday evening over the
warning area.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water... and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.

... Flood Watch remains in effect through Thursday afternoon...

The Flood Watch continues for

* portions of central Virginia... east central Virginia...
interior southeast Virginia... south central Virginia... the
middle peninsula of Virginia... the Northern Neck of Virginia...
the peninsula of southeast Virginia and the Piedmont of
central Virginia... including the following areas... in central
Virginia... Chesterfield... Hanover... Henrico and Prince George.
In east central Virginia... Charles City... King William and New
Kent. In interior southeast Virginia... Greensville... Surry and
Sussex. In south central Virginia... Brunswick... Dinwiddie...
Lunenburg... Mecklenburg and Nottoway. In the middle peninsula
of Virginia... Essex... Gloucester... King And Queen... Mathews
and Middlesex. In the Northern Neck of Virginia... Lancaster...
Northumberland and Richmond. In the peninsula of southeast
Virginia... James City. In the Piedmont of central Virginia...
Amelia... Cumberland... Goochland... Powhatan and Prince Edward.

* Through Thursday afternoon

* periods of heavy rain will continue this afternoon... and last
through afternoon. Total rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are
anticipated through 600 PM Thursday evening... with locally
higher amounts possible.

* Periods of heavy rainfall may cause flooding of creeks and small
streams Wednesday through Thursday. Also... main Stem river
levels are expected to rise significantly... with minor river
flooding possible late in the week. Additionally... flooding may
occur in poor drainage areas.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

... High Wind Warning remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to
11 am EST Friday...

A High Wind Warning remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to
11 am EST Friday.

The combination of strong high pressure building into northern
New England... and low pressure moving off the coastal Carolinas
today into tonight with result in increasing northeast winds.
These winds from the Maryland beaches south across the Virginia
Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads to the northern Outer Banks will
average 30 to 40 mph with higher gusts... beginning tonight... and
continuing into Friday morning. The winds will slowly subside
Friday afternoon into Saturday as the high weakens... and low
pressure moves east and out to sea.

Strong winds and saturated soil may result in downed trees... and
cause power outages.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Winds this strong
can also make driving difficult... especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.