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Location: Chincoteague Island, VA
Elevation: 5ft
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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 11:54 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet expected in the
surf zone.

* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 11:49 AM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph are
expected early this morning. Winds become west 20 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 to 45 mph behind a strong cold front this afternoon.

* WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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