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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 11:25 PM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THURSDAY... * 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. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 AM 4.7 1.9 2.3 2 MINOR 21/06 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 2 MINOR 22/06 AM 4.9 2.1 2.3 2 MINOR 22/07 PM 4.8 2.0 2.1 1-2 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.4 1.6 1.6 2 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/05 AM 4.8 1.9 2.3 5 NONE 21/05 PM 5.4 2.5 2.7 5 MINOR 22/06 AM 5.2 2.3 2.4 4 MINOR 22/06 PM 4.9 2.0 2.1 3 NONE 23/06 AM 4.8 1.9 1.8 3 NONE LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 AM 4.9 2.2 2.7 1 MINOR 21/06 PM 5.3 2.6 2.9 1 MODERATE 22/06 AM 5.1 2.4 2.7 1 MODERATE 22/07 PM 4.8 2.1 2.4 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.6 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR COROLLA NC MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/04 AM 5.5 1.8 2.4 9 MINOR 21/04 PM 5.9 2.2 2.5 10 MINOR 22/04 AM 5.6 1.9 2.3 10 MINOR 22/05 PM 5.5 1.8 2.0 8 MINOR 23/05 AM 5.1 1.4 1.4 6-7 NONE &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:25 PM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THURSDAY... * 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. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 AM 4.7 1.9 2.3 2 MINOR 21/06 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 2 MINOR 22/06 AM 4.9 2.1 2.3 2 MINOR 22/07 PM 4.8 2.0 2.1 1-2 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.4 1.6 1.6 2 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/05 AM 4.8 1.9 2.3 5 NONE 21/05 PM 5.4 2.5 2.7 5 MINOR 22/06 AM 5.2 2.3 2.4 4 MINOR 22/06 PM 4.9 2.0 2.1 3 NONE 23/06 AM 4.8 1.9 1.8 3 NONE LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 AM 4.9 2.2 2.7 1 MINOR 21/06 PM 5.3 2.6 2.9 1 MODERATE 22/06 AM 5.1 2.4 2.7 1 MODERATE 22/07 PM 4.8 2.1 2.4 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.6 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR COROLLA NC MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/04 AM 5.5 1.8 2.4 9 MINOR 21/04 PM 5.9 2.2 2.5 10 MINOR 22/04 AM 5.6 1.9 2.3 10 MINOR 22/05 PM 5.5 1.8 2.0 8 MINOR 23/05 AM 5.1 1.4 1.4 6-7 NONE &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:43 PM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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