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Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 6:10 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...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 Coastal Flood Watch, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Poquoson, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 3.8 0.6 1.0 1 NONE 22/07 PM 5.0 1.8 1.9 1 MINOR 23/08 AM 5.7 2.5 2.7 1 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.3 3.1 3.0 1 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.4 3.2 3.2 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 6.4 3.2 3.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 4.1 1.1 1.3 1 NONE 22/07 PM 5.0 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR 23/08 AM 5.8 2.8 2.8 1 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.6 3.6 3.3 1 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.6 3.6 3.4 1 MODERATE 24/09 PM 6.7 3.7 3.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.7 0.7 1.2 1 NONE 22/07 PM 4.9 1.9 1.9 1 NONE 23/07 AM 5.3 2.3 2.6 1 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.3 3.3 3.3 1 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.3 3.3 3.4 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 6.4 3.4 3.3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 4.0 1.0 1.2 1 NONE 22/07 PM 4.9 1.9 1.7 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 24/09 PM 6.4 3.4 3.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.9 1.1 1.5 3 NONE 22/07 PM 4.7 1.9 1.9 4-5 MINOR 23/07 AM 5.3 2.5 2.6 5-6 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.1 3.3 3.2 6 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.1 3.3 3.2 6 MODERATE 24/08 PM 6.2 3.4 3.2 4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 3.6 0.8 1.2 2 NONE 22/07 PM 4.6 1.8 1.8 3 MINOR 23/08 AM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 23/08 PM 5.8 3.0 3.0 4 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.0 3.2 3.2 4 MODERATE 24/08 PM 6.0 3.2 3.1 3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/08 AM 3.6 0.5 0.6 1 NONE 22/08 PM 4.6 1.5 1.1 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 24/09 PM 6.3 3.2 2.6 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 AM 4.4 0.9 1.4 1 NONE 22/09 PM 5.5 2.0 2.0 1 MINOR 23/09 AM 6.0 2.5 2.8 1 MINOR 23/10 PM 6.8 3.3 3.2 1 MINOR 24/10 AM 6.7 3.2 3.2 1 MINOR 24/10 PM 6.7 3.2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.7 0.8 1.2 3 NONE 22/07 PM 4.5 1.6 1.7 4-5 NONE 23/07 AM 5.0 2.1 2.3 6-7 MINOR 23/07 PM 5.7 2.8 2.7 7-8 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.8 2.9 2.9 7 MODERATE 24/07 PM 5.9 3.0 2.9 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.3 0.5 0.8 1 NONE 22/06 PM 4.1 1.3 1.2 1 NONE 23/08 AM 4.9 2.1 2.3 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 5.5 2.7 2.5 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.6 2.8 2.7 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 5.8 3.0 2.7 1 MODERATE &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:10 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...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 Coastal Flood Watch, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Poquoson, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 PM EDT Wednesday. 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 3.8 0.6 1.0 1 NONE 22/07 PM 5.0 1.8 1.9 1 MINOR 23/08 AM 5.7 2.5 2.7 1 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.3 3.1 3.0 1 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.4 3.2 3.2 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 6.4 3.2 3.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 4.1 1.1 1.3 1 NONE 22/07 PM 5.0 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR 23/08 AM 5.8 2.8 2.8 1 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.6 3.6 3.3 1 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.6 3.6 3.4 1 MODERATE 24/09 PM 6.7 3.7 3.4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.7 0.7 1.2 1 NONE 22/07 PM 4.9 1.9 1.9 1 NONE 23/07 AM 5.3 2.3 2.6 1 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.3 3.3 3.3 1 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.3 3.3 3.4 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 6.4 3.4 3.3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 4.0 1.0 1.2 1 NONE 22/07 PM 4.9 1.9 1.7 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 24/09 PM 6.4 3.4 3.1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.9 1.1 1.5 3 NONE 22/07 PM 4.7 1.9 1.9 4-5 MINOR 23/07 AM 5.3 2.5 2.6 5-6 MINOR 23/08 PM 6.1 3.3 3.2 6 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.1 3.3 3.2 6 MODERATE 24/08 PM 6.2 3.4 3.2 4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/07 AM 3.6 0.8 1.2 2 NONE 22/07 PM 4.6 1.8 1.8 3 MINOR 23/08 AM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 23/08 PM 5.8 3.0 3.0 4 MODERATE 24/08 AM 6.0 3.2 3.2 4 MODERATE 24/08 PM 6.0 3.2 3.1 3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/08 AM 3.6 0.5 0.6 1 NONE 22/08 PM 4.6 1.5 1.1 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 24/09 PM 6.3 3.2 2.6 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/09 AM 4.4 0.9 1.4 1 NONE 22/09 PM 5.5 2.0 2.0 1 MINOR 23/09 AM 6.0 2.5 2.8 1 MINOR 23/10 PM 6.8 3.3 3.2 1 MINOR 24/10 AM 6.7 3.2 3.2 1 MINOR 24/10 PM 6.7 3.2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.7 0.8 1.2 3 NONE 22/07 PM 4.5 1.6 1.7 4-5 NONE 23/07 AM 5.0 2.1 2.3 6-7 MINOR 23/07 PM 5.7 2.8 2.7 7-8 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.8 2.9 2.9 7 MODERATE 24/07 PM 5.9 3.0 2.9 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.3 0.5 0.8 1 NONE 22/06 PM 4.1 1.3 1.2 1 NONE 23/08 AM 4.9 2.1 2.3 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 5.5 2.7 2.5 1 MODERATE 24/07 AM 5.6 2.8 2.7 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 5.8 3.0 2.7 1 MODERATE &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:58 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Wednesday to 10 PM EDT Thursday. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:58 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Wednesday to 10 PM EDT Thursday. * 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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