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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:20 AM May. 10, 2024 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Both the bay and ocean side of Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/02 AM 4.0 1.5 1.0 1 NONE 10/02 PM 3.3 0.8 1.1 1 NONE 11/03 AM 4.0 1.5 1.1 2 NONE 11/03 PM 3.6 1.1 1.5 1 NONE 12/04 AM 4.3 1.8 1.6 1 NONE 12/04 PM 3.5 1.0 1.5 1-2 NONE NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/12 PM 2.5 0.5 1.0 2 NONE 11/01 AM 3.3 1.3 1.3 2-3 MINOR 11/01 PM 2.8 0.8 1.3 1-2 NONE 12/02 AM 3.2 1.2 1.3 2 MINOR 12/02 PM 2.7 0.7 1.3 2 NONE CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/10 AM 3.2 0.4 0.9 1 NONE 10/11 PM 4.6 1.8 1.4 1 MINOR 11/11 AM 3.5 0.7 1.4 1 NONE 12/12 AM 4.2 1.4 1.2 1 NONE 12/12 PM 3.0 0.2 1.0 1 NONE WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/11 AM 5.1 0.6 1.3 1 NONE 11/12 AM 6.9 2.4 1.9 1 MINOR 11/12 PM 5.6 1.1 1.9 1 NONE 12/12 AM 6.5 2.0 1.8 1 NONE 12/01 PM 4.9 0.4 1.3 1 NONE KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/11 AM 3.7 0.7 1.1 1-2 NONE 10/11 PM 4.9 1.9 1.6 2-3 MINOR 11/12 PM 4.1 1.1 1.6 2 NONE 12/12 AM 4.4 1.4 1.4 1-2 NONE 12/01 PM 3.6 0.6 1.2 2 NONE OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/11 AM 5.4 0.8 1.2 1 NONE 10/11 PM 7.4 2.8 1.5 1 MINOR 11/12 PM 5.8 1.2 1.9 1 NONE 12/12 AM 7.1 2.5 1.6 1 MINOR 12/01 PM 4.8 0.2 1.1 1 NONE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:16 AM May. 10, 2024 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...North to northeast winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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