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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 3:41 AM Sep. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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. LEWISETTA VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/03 AM 3.0 1.5 1.3 1 MINOR 10/03 PM 3.1 1.6 1.3 1 MINOR 11/04 AM 2.9 1.4 1.2 1 NONE 11/04 PM 3.0 1.5 1.2 1 MINOR 12/05 AM 2.9 1.4 1.2 1 NONE 12/05 PM 2.9 1.4 1.1 1 NONE DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 5.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/05 AM 3.3 1.4 1.1 1 NONE 10/05 PM 3.3 1.4 1.0 1 NONE 11/06 AM 3.1 1.2 1.0 1 NONE 11/07 PM 3.2 1.3 0.9 1 NONE 12/06 AM 2.9 1.0 0.9 1 NONE 12/07 PM 3.4 1.5 1.1 1 NONE TAPPAHANNOCK VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.9 FT, MODERATE 1.4 FT, MAJOR 1.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/04 AM 3.1 1.0 0.9 1 MINOR 10/04 PM 3.3 1.2 0.9 1 MINOR 11/05 AM 2.9 0.8 0.8 1 NONE 11/05 PM 3.0 0.9 0.6 1 MINOR 12/05 AM 2.7 0.6 0.7 1 NONE 12/06 PM 3.1 1.0 0.7 1 MINOR WINDMILL POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/01 AM 3.0 1.6 1.3 1 MINOR 10/01 PM 3.1 1.7 1.2 1 MINOR 11/01 AM 2.7 1.3 1.1 1 NONE 11/02 PM 3.0 1.6 1.1 1 MINOR 12/02 AM 2.7 1.3 1.2 1 NONE 12/03 PM 2.9 1.5 1.0 1 NONE WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 PM 4.5 1.8 1.4 1 MINOR 10/11 AM 4.4 1.7 0.9 1 NONE 11/12 AM 4.1 1.4 1.1 1 NONE 11/12 PM 4.4 1.7 0.9 1 NONE 12/01 AM 3.7 1.0 0.9 1 NONE 12/01 PM 4.1 1.4 0.7 1 NONE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:46 PM Sep. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming north on Wednesday, and waves 3 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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