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Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 7:47 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways near high tide. * WHERE...Surry, James City, Newport News and Isle of Wight Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. 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. JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/04 PM 3.0 0.8 0.6 1 NONE 17/05 AM 2.4 0.2 0.5 1 NONE 17/06 PM 3.7 1.5 1.4 1 NONE 18/06 AM 3.8 1.6 1.9 1 NONE 18/06 PM 4.6 2.4 2.3 1 MODERATE 19/06 AM 4.7 2.5 2.8 1 MODERATE FORT MONROE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.4 0.6 0.7 2 NONE 17/02 AM 3.1 0.3 0.8 2-4 NONE 17/02 PM 4.5 1.7 1.8 4-5 MINOR 18/03 AM 4.6 1.8 2.3 5-6 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.2 2.4 2.5 5-6 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.3 2.5 3.1 5 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.3 0.5 0.5 2 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.2 0.7 2-3 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.6 1.7 3 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.7 2.3 3 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.3 2.9 4 MINOR SMITHFIELD, VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.7 FT, MODERATE 1.2 FT, MAJOR 1.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/03 PM 2.5 -0.3 -0.7 1 NONE 17/04 AM 2.2 -0.6 -0.4 1 NONE 17/04 PM 3.2 0.4 0.1 1 NONE 18/04 AM 3.3 0.5 0.8 1 NONE 18/05 PM 4.1 1.3 1.1 1 MODERATE 19/05 AM 4.0 1.2 1.5 1 MODERATE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:39 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:39 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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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