Active Weather Alerts
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:10 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents is expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/10 AM 2.8 0.3 0.6 2-3 NONE 22/10 PM 3.1 0.6 0.5 3 NONE 23/10 AM 3.2 0.7 0.8 3 NONE 23/11 PM 3.6 1.1 1.0 3-4 NONE 24/11 AM 4.1 1.6 1.5 3 NONE 24/11 PM 4.1 1.6 1.4 3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 2.6 0.6 1.1 2 NONE 22/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.5 4 MINOR 23/08 AM 3.6 1.6 2.0 5 MODERATE 23/09 PM 4.2 2.2 2.4 6 MODERATE 24/09 AM 4.3 2.3 2.6 5 MODERATE 24/09 PM 4.3 2.3 2.5 5 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/04 AM 3.6 0.8 1.0 1-2 NONE 22/06 PM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1-2 NONE 23/06 AM 4.6 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR 23/06 PM 5.0 2.2 1.8 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.0 2.2 1.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 PM 5.3 2.5 2.0 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 5.0 0.5 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 23/07 AM 6.4 1.9 2.5 1 NONE 23/07 PM 7.3 2.8 2.8 1 MINOR 24/07 AM 7.2 2.7 3.0 1 MINOR 24/07 PM 7.5 3.0 3.1 1 MODERATE TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 AM 2.8 1.0 1.5 1 NONE 22/10 PM 3.4 1.6 1.8 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 3.4 1.6 2.0 1 MINOR 23/11 PM 3.9 2.1 2.3 1 MODERATE 24/11 AM 4.1 2.3 2.6 1 MODERATE 24/11 PM 4.1 2.3 2.5 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.5 0.5 0.9 2-3 NONE 22/06 PM 4.3 1.3 1.4 3 NONE 23/06 AM 4.7 1.7 2.0 3-4 MINOR 23/08 PM 5.4 2.4 2.4 5 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.5 2.5 2.6 4-5 MAJOR 24/08 PM 5.7 2.7 2.6 4 MAJOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 5.4 0.8 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 7.1 2.5 2.0 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 7.1 2.5 2.7 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 8.2 3.6 2.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 7.8 3.2 3.0 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 8.3 3.7 2.8 1 MODERATE &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 6:10 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents is expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/10 AM 2.8 0.3 0.6 2-3 NONE 22/10 PM 3.1 0.6 0.5 3 NONE 23/10 AM 3.2 0.7 0.8 3 NONE 23/11 PM 3.6 1.1 1.0 3-4 NONE 24/11 AM 4.1 1.6 1.5 3 NONE 24/11 PM 4.1 1.6 1.4 3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 2.6 0.6 1.1 2 NONE 22/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.5 4 MINOR 23/08 AM 3.6 1.6 2.0 5 MODERATE 23/09 PM 4.2 2.2 2.4 6 MODERATE 24/09 AM 4.3 2.3 2.6 5 MODERATE 24/09 PM 4.3 2.3 2.5 5 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/04 AM 3.6 0.8 1.0 1-2 NONE 22/06 PM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1-2 NONE 23/06 AM 4.6 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR 23/06 PM 5.0 2.2 1.8 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.0 2.2 1.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 PM 5.3 2.5 2.0 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 5.0 0.5 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 23/07 AM 6.4 1.9 2.5 1 NONE 23/07 PM 7.3 2.8 2.8 1 MINOR 24/07 AM 7.2 2.7 3.0 1 MINOR 24/07 PM 7.5 3.0 3.1 1 MODERATE TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 AM 2.8 1.0 1.5 1 NONE 22/10 PM 3.4 1.6 1.8 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 3.4 1.6 2.0 1 MINOR 23/11 PM 3.9 2.1 2.3 1 MODERATE 24/11 AM 4.1 2.3 2.6 1 MODERATE 24/11 PM 4.1 2.3 2.5 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.5 0.5 0.9 2-3 NONE 22/06 PM 4.3 1.3 1.4 3 NONE 23/06 AM 4.7 1.7 2.0 3-4 MINOR 23/08 PM 5.4 2.4 2.4 5 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.5 2.5 2.6 4-5 MAJOR 24/08 PM 5.7 2.7 2.6 4 MAJOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 5.4 0.8 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 7.1 2.5 2.0 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 7.1 2.5 2.7 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 8.2 3.6 2.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 7.8 3.2 3.0 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 8.3 3.7 2.8 1 MODERATE &&
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 6:10 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents is expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/10 AM 2.8 0.3 0.6 2-3 NONE 22/10 PM 3.1 0.6 0.5 3 NONE 23/10 AM 3.2 0.7 0.8 3 NONE 23/11 PM 3.6 1.1 1.0 3-4 NONE 24/11 AM 4.1 1.6 1.5 3 NONE 24/11 PM 4.1 1.6 1.4 3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 2.6 0.6 1.1 2 NONE 22/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.5 4 MINOR 23/08 AM 3.6 1.6 2.0 5 MODERATE 23/09 PM 4.2 2.2 2.4 6 MODERATE 24/09 AM 4.3 2.3 2.6 5 MODERATE 24/09 PM 4.3 2.3 2.5 5 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/04 AM 3.6 0.8 1.0 1-2 NONE 22/06 PM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1-2 NONE 23/06 AM 4.6 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR 23/06 PM 5.0 2.2 1.8 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.0 2.2 1.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 PM 5.3 2.5 2.0 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 5.0 0.5 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 23/07 AM 6.4 1.9 2.5 1 NONE 23/07 PM 7.3 2.8 2.8 1 MINOR 24/07 AM 7.2 2.7 3.0 1 MINOR 24/07 PM 7.5 3.0 3.1 1 MODERATE TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 AM 2.8 1.0 1.5 1 NONE 22/10 PM 3.4 1.6 1.8 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 3.4 1.6 2.0 1 MINOR 23/11 PM 3.9 2.1 2.3 1 MODERATE 24/11 AM 4.1 2.3 2.6 1 MODERATE 24/11 PM 4.1 2.3 2.5 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.5 0.5 0.9 2-3 NONE 22/06 PM 4.3 1.3 1.4 3 NONE 23/06 AM 4.7 1.7 2.0 3-4 MINOR 23/08 PM 5.4 2.4 2.4 5 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.5 2.5 2.6 4-5 MAJOR 24/08 PM 5.7 2.7 2.6 4 MAJOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 5.4 0.8 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 7.1 2.5 2.0 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 7.1 2.5 2.7 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 8.2 3.6 2.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 7.8 3.2 3.0 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 8.3 3.7 2.8 1 MODERATE &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 6:10 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents is expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/10 AM 2.8 0.3 0.6 2-3 NONE 22/10 PM 3.1 0.6 0.5 3 NONE 23/10 AM 3.2 0.7 0.8 3 NONE 23/11 PM 3.6 1.1 1.0 3-4 NONE 24/11 AM 4.1 1.6 1.5 3 NONE 24/11 PM 4.1 1.6 1.4 3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 2.6 0.6 1.1 2 NONE 22/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.5 4 MINOR 23/08 AM 3.6 1.6 2.0 5 MODERATE 23/09 PM 4.2 2.2 2.4 6 MODERATE 24/09 AM 4.3 2.3 2.6 5 MODERATE 24/09 PM 4.3 2.3 2.5 5 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/04 AM 3.6 0.8 1.0 1-2 NONE 22/06 PM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1-2 NONE 23/06 AM 4.6 1.8 1.7 1 MINOR 23/06 PM 5.0 2.2 1.8 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.0 2.2 1.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 PM 5.3 2.5 2.0 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 5.0 0.5 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 23/07 AM 6.4 1.9 2.5 1 NONE 23/07 PM 7.3 2.8 2.8 1 MINOR 24/07 AM 7.2 2.7 3.0 1 MINOR 24/07 PM 7.5 3.0 3.1 1 MODERATE TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 AM 2.8 1.0 1.5 1 NONE 22/10 PM 3.4 1.6 1.8 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 3.4 1.6 2.0 1 MINOR 23/11 PM 3.9 2.1 2.3 1 MODERATE 24/11 AM 4.1 2.3 2.6 1 MODERATE 24/11 PM 4.1 2.3 2.5 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.5 0.5 0.9 2-3 NONE 22/06 PM 4.3 1.3 1.4 3 NONE 23/06 AM 4.7 1.7 2.0 3-4 MINOR 23/08 PM 5.4 2.4 2.4 5 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.5 2.5 2.6 4-5 MAJOR 24/08 PM 5.7 2.7 2.6 4 MAJOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 5.4 0.8 1.4 1 NONE 22/06 PM 7.1 2.5 2.0 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 7.1 2.5 2.7 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 8.2 3.6 2.9 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 7.8 3.2 3.0 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 8.3 3.7 2.8 1 MODERATE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:58 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Friday. * 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:58 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Friday. * 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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