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Gale Watch
Issued: 10:31 PM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft possible. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 10:00 PM Sep. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Up to two to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and Suffolk, and Hampton/Poquoson, Norfolk and Portsmouth Counties. * WHEN...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. Shoreline erosion will occur in areas along the Bay and lower James River. 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. MONEY POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 PM 3.9 0.7 0.9 1 NONE 22/07 AM 3.8 0.6 1.0 1 NONE 22/07 PM 4.8 1.6 1.7 1 NONE 23/08 AM 5.5 2.3 2.5 1 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.3 3.1 3.0 1 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.4 3.2 3.2 1 MODERATE ELIZABETH RIVER AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 4.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE 22/07 AM 3.9 0.9 1.1 1 NONE 22/07 PM 4.8 1.8 1.6 1 NONE 23/08 AM 5.6 2.6 2.6 1 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.5 3.5 3.2 1 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.4 3.4 3.2 1 MODERATE WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 PM 3.9 0.9 1.0 1 NONE 22/06 AM 3.5 0.5 1.0 1 NONE 22/07 PM 4.6 1.6 1.6 1 NONE 23/08 AM 5.3 2.3 2.6 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 6.1 3.1 3.1 1 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.1 3.1 3.2 1 MODERATE ELIZABETH RIVER AT GRANDY VILLAGE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 4.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE 22/07 AM 3.8 0.8 1.0 1 NONE 22/07 PM 4.7 1.7 1.5 1 NONE 23/08 AM 5.6 2.6 2.6 1 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.3 3.3 3.0 1 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.4 3.4 3.2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 PM 3.8 1.0 1.1 2-3 NONE 22/07 AM 3.8 1.0 1.3 2 NONE 22/07 PM 4.6 1.8 1.8 4-5 MINOR 23/07 AM 5.4 2.6 2.7 6 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.1 3.3 3.2 6 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.1 3.3 3.2 5-6 MODERATE 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 PM 3.5 0.7 0.8 2 NONE 22/06 AM 3.3 0.5 0.9 2 NONE 22/07 PM 4.4 1.6 1.6 3 NONE 23/08 AM 5.2 2.4 2.6 3-4 MINOR 23/07 PM 5.7 2.9 2.9 4 MODERATE 24/08 AM 5.9 3.1 3.1 4 MODERATE NANSEMOND RIVER AT SLEEPY HOLE PARK VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 3.9 FT, MAJOR 4.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 3.7 0.6 0.3 1 NONE 22/08 AM 3.5 0.4 0.5 1 NONE 22/08 PM 4.5 1.4 1.0 1 NONE 23/08 AM 5.2 2.1 2.0 1 NONE 23/09 PM 6.2 3.1 2.6 1 MINOR 24/09 AM 6.2 3.1 2.7 1 MINOR NANSEMOND RIVER AT SUFFOLK VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/08 PM 4.2 0.7 0.8 1 NONE 22/09 AM 3.8 0.3 0.8 1 NONE 22/09 PM 4.9 1.4 1.4 1 NONE 23/09 AM 5.7 2.2 2.5 1 MINOR 23/10 PM 6.4 2.9 2.8 1 MINOR 24/10 AM 6.5 3.0 3.0 1 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 PM 3.7 0.8 0.9 2-3 NONE 22/06 AM 3.5 0.6 1.0 3 NONE 22/06 PM 4.5 1.6 1.6 4-5 NONE 23/07 AM 5.1 2.2 2.4 6-7 MINOR 23/07 PM 5.7 2.8 2.7 7-8 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.7 2.8 2.8 7 MODERATE LITTLE CREEK AT EAST BEACH MARINA 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/05 PM 3.3 0.5 0.5 1 NONE 22/06 AM 3.2 0.4 0.7 1 NONE 22/06 PM 4.1 1.3 1.2 1 NONE 23/07 AM 4.9 2.1 2.2 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 5.5 2.7 2.5 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.6 2.8 2.7 1 MODERATE &&
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