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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 9:12 AM Oct. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/06 AM 2.6 1.1 1.3 1 NONE 28/07 PM 3.3 1.8 1.9 1 MINOR 29/07 AM 3.3 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR 29/08 PM 3.7 2.2 2.3 1 MODERATE 30/08 AM 3.9 2.4 2.6 1 MODERATE 30/08 PM 3.7 2.2 2.3 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/07 AM 3.0 1.1 1.5 1 NONE 28/08 PM 3.6 1.7 1.8 1 MINOR 29/08 AM 3.5 1.6 2.0 1 MINOR 29/09 PM 4.0 2.1 2.2 1 MINOR 30/09 AM 4.5 2.6 2.9 1 MINOR 30/10 PM 4.0 2.1 2.2 1 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/07 AM 2.6 0.5 1.1 1 NONE 28/07 PM 3.4 1.3 1.5 1 MINOR 29/07 AM 3.1 1.0 1.6 1 MINOR 29/08 PM 3.6 1.5 1.7 1 MODERATE 30/08 AM 3.8 1.7 2.2 1 MODERATE 30/09 PM 3.5 1.4 1.6 1 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/05 AM 2.5 1.1 1.4 1 NONE 28/03 PM 3.3 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR 29/05 AM 3.2 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR 29/05 PM 3.5 2.1 2.1 1 MODERATE 30/05 AM 3.6 2.2 2.4 1 MODERATE 30/06 PM 3.5 2.1 2.1 1 MODERATE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:42 AM Oct. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 6 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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