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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:54 AM Oct. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 1:54 AM Oct. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 12:58 AM Oct. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach, and Northampton County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * 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. Breaking waves of 4 to 6 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/12 AM 4.0 1.2 1.1 4 NONE 10/12 PM 4.6 1.8 1.1 2-3 MINOR 11/12 AM 3.7 0.9 1.0 2 NONE 11/01 PM 4.6 1.8 1.2 2-3 MINOR 12/02 AM 4.9 2.1 2.3 4-5 MINOR 12/02 PM 5.6 2.8 2.4 5-6 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 PM 4.0 1.1 1.0 4-5 NONE 10/11 AM 4.6 1.7 0.8 3-4 NONE 10/11 PM 3.7 0.8 0.9 3 NONE 11/12 PM 4.6 1.7 1.0 3-4 NONE 12/01 AM 4.8 1.9 2.1 6-7 NONE 12/01 PM 5.6 2.7 2.2 8 MODERATE LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 PM 4.1 1.4 1.5 1 NONE 10/12 PM 4.7 2.0 1.4 1 MINOR 11/12 AM 3.7 1.0 1.2 1 NONE 11/01 PM 4.6 1.9 1.4 1 MINOR 12/02 AM 4.9 2.2 2.6 1 MINOR 12/02 PM 5.8 3.1 2.8 1 MAJOR NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/01 AM 2.5 0.5 0.7 2-3 NONE 10/02 PM 3.2 1.2 0.8 1-2 MINOR 11/02 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 1 NONE 11/02 PM 3.3 1.3 1.0 2-3 MINOR 12/03 AM 3.0 1.0 1.3 4 MINOR 12/03 PM 3.8 1.8 1.6 6-7 MODERATE KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 PM 3.7 0.7 0.7 2-3 NONE 10/11 AM 4.3 1.3 0.6 2 NONE 11/12 AM 3.6 0.6 0.7 1 NONE 11/12 PM 4.3 1.3 0.7 2 NONE 12/01 AM 4.3 1.3 1.6 3 NONE 12/01 PM 5.1 2.1 1.7 5 MODERATE OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 PM 6.1 1.5 1.0 1 NONE 10/12 PM 7.4 2.8 0.8 1 MINOR 11/12 AM 5.7 1.1 1.0 1 NONE 11/12 PM 7.4 2.8 1.1 1 MINOR 12/01 AM 6.0 1.4 1.7 1 NONE 12/01 PM 8.3 3.7 2.4 1 MODERATE &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 12:58 AM Oct. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach, and Northampton County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * 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. Breaking waves of 4 to 6 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/12 AM 4.0 1.2 1.1 4 NONE 10/12 PM 4.6 1.8 1.1 2-3 MINOR 11/12 AM 3.7 0.9 1.0 2 NONE 11/01 PM 4.6 1.8 1.2 2-3 MINOR 12/02 AM 4.9 2.1 2.3 4-5 MINOR 12/02 PM 5.6 2.8 2.4 5-6 MODERATE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 PM 4.0 1.1 1.0 4-5 NONE 10/11 AM 4.6 1.7 0.8 3-4 NONE 10/11 PM 3.7 0.8 0.9 3 NONE 11/12 PM 4.6 1.7 1.0 3-4 NONE 12/01 AM 4.8 1.9 2.1 6-7 NONE 12/01 PM 5.6 2.7 2.2 8 MODERATE LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 PM 4.1 1.4 1.5 1 NONE 10/12 PM 4.7 2.0 1.4 1 MINOR 11/12 AM 3.7 1.0 1.2 1 NONE 11/01 PM 4.6 1.9 1.4 1 MINOR 12/02 AM 4.9 2.2 2.6 1 MINOR 12/02 PM 5.8 3.1 2.8 1 MAJOR NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 10/01 AM 2.5 0.5 0.7 2-3 NONE 10/02 PM 3.2 1.2 0.8 1-2 MINOR 11/02 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 1 NONE 11/02 PM 3.3 1.3 1.0 2-3 MINOR 12/03 AM 3.0 1.0 1.3 4 MINOR 12/03 PM 3.8 1.8 1.6 6-7 MODERATE KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 PM 3.7 0.7 0.7 2-3 NONE 10/11 AM 4.3 1.3 0.6 2 NONE 11/12 AM 3.6 0.6 0.7 1 NONE 11/12 PM 4.3 1.3 0.7 2 NONE 12/01 AM 4.3 1.3 1.6 3 NONE 12/01 PM 5.1 2.1 1.7 5 MODERATE OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 PM 6.1 1.5 1.0 1 NONE 10/12 PM 7.4 2.8 0.8 1 MINOR 11/12 AM 5.7 1.1 1.0 1 NONE 11/12 PM 7.4 2.8 1.1 1 MINOR 12/01 AM 6.0 1.4 1.7 1 NONE 12/01 PM 8.3 3.7 2.4 1 MODERATE &&
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