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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:52 AM Oct. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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: 10:52 AM Oct. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Monday to 7 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 9:36 AM Oct. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Hampton/Poquoson County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/03 PM 4.5 1.7 1.8 4 MINOR 19/04 AM 4.3 1.5 2.0 4 NONE 19/04 PM 5.0 2.2 2.4 4 MINOR 20/05 AM 4.9 2.1 2.6 4 MINOR 20/05 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/03 PM 4.4 1.6 1.8 3 NONE 19/03 AM 4.1 1.3 1.9 3-4 NONE 19/04 PM 4.9 2.1 2.3 3 MINOR 20/05 AM 4.8 2.0 2.5 3 MINOR 20/05 PM 5.0 2.2 2.4 3 MINOR &&
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