Virginia Beach, Virginia

... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect from 1 PM this
afternoon to 6 PM EST Friday...
... High surf advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening 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 along the coast of
northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia.

The approaching new phase of the moon... in tandem with the strong
onshore flow... will lead to increasing tidal anomalies of around
2 ft above normal... beginning this afternoon. Tidal departures
then building to 3 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 230 PM and 430 PM EST this afternoon
... And 300 am to 500 am EST Thursday morning 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.

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area... producing rip currents and localized beach
erosion.

410 am EST Wed Nov 11 2009

... Flood Watch now in effect through Friday morning...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* portions of North Carolina and Virginia... including the
following areas... in North Carolina... Bertie... Camden...
Chowan... gates... Hertford... inland Currituck... Northampton
NC... Outer Banks Currituck... Pasquotank and Perquimans. In
Virginia... Chesapeake... Isle of Wight... Newport News/Hampton...
Norfolk/Portsmouth... Northampton VA... Southampton... Suffolk...
Virginia Beach and York.

* Through Friday morning

* periods of heavy rain are expected beginning today... and
lasting into Friday morning. Total rainfall amounts of 4 to 7
inches are anticipated through 700 am Friday morning... with
locally higher amounts possible.

* Periods of heavy rainfall may cause flooding of creeks and small
streams Wednesday through Thursday. In addition... 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 in effect from 6 PM this evening to 11 am
EST Friday...

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a High Wind
Warning... which is 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.

... Public information statement...

The NOAA all hazards radio transmitter out of Mamie
NC... wwh26... serving portions of southeastern Virginia and
northeastern North Carolina... is out of service this morning. The
cause of the outage is unknown at this time. Technicians will be
notified this morning. Please visit our website at
www.Weather.Gov/Wakefield for the latest forecast information.
We apologize for any convenience.