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Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 7:16 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Surry, James City, Isle of Wight, Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Suffolk. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/09 PM 4.8 2.6 2.3 1 MODERATE 17/09 AM 3.7 1.5 1.6 1 NONE 17/09 PM 3.6 1.4 1.1 1 NONE 18/10 AM 3.3 1.1 1.0 1 NONE 18/10 PM 3.4 1.2 0.9 1 NONE 19/11 AM 3.1 0.9 0.7 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/06 PM 5.5 2.7 2.5 5-6 MODERATE 17/06 AM 3.7 0.9 1.2 2-3 NONE 17/07 PM 3.8 1.0 0.8 2 NONE 18/07 AM 3.6 0.8 0.9 1 NONE 18/08 PM 3.7 0.9 0.7 1 NONE 19/08 AM 3.5 0.7 0.6 1 NONE SMITHFIELD, VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.7 FT, MODERATE 1.2 FT, MAJOR 1.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/07 PM 4.4 1.6 1.0 1 MODERATE 17/08 AM 3.1 0.3 0.2 1 NONE 17/09 PM 3.2 0.4 -0.2 1 NONE 18/09 AM 2.8 0.0 -0.3 1 NONE 18/09 PM 3.0 0.2 -0.4 1 NONE 19/10 AM 2.7 -0.1 -0.6 1 NONE FORT MONROE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/06 PM 5.5 2.7 2.6 5 MODERATE 17/05 AM 3.6 0.8 1.3 2-4 NONE 17/07 PM 4.0 1.2 1.0 2 NONE 18/07 AM 3.6 0.8 0.9 1-2 NONE 18/08 PM 3.9 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 19/08 AM 3.5 0.7 0.6 1 NONE &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:57 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:33 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in eastern Virginia, Mathews and Northampton. In southeast Virginia, Chesapeake, Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach and York. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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