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Gale Warning
Issued: 1:29 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. A period of occasional 50 kt gusts are possible this afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 10:42 AM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Mathews, Northampton, Accomack, Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, and York Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:23 AM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. 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...Accomack County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/08 AM 2.9 0.4 0.7 4 NONE 16/08 PM 3.3 0.8 0.6 3-4 NONE 17/09 AM 3.5 1.0 1.1 2 NONE 17/10 PM 3.8 1.3 1.0 1-2 NONE 18/10 AM 3.4 0.9 0.8 1 NONE 18/11 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/06 AM 3.0 1.0 1.4 5 MINOR 16/07 PM 3.7 1.7 1.7 5-6 MODERATE 17/07 AM 3.0 1.0 1.4 3 MINOR 17/08 PM 3.2 1.2 1.2 2 MINOR 18/09 AM 2.7 0.7 1.0 1 NONE 18/09 PM 2.9 0.9 0.9 1 NONE CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 4.8 2.0 1.4 2 MINOR 17/05 AM 3.5 0.7 0.7 1 NONE 17/05 PM 4.0 1.2 0.6 1 NONE 18/06 AM 3.4 0.6 0.4 1 NONE 18/06 PM 3.7 0.9 0.3 1 NONE WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 7.1 2.6 2.5 1 MINOR 17/05 AM 5.7 1.2 1.9 1 NONE 17/06 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 1 NONE 18/06 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 1 NONE 18/07 PM 5.7 1.2 1.0 1 NONE TANGIER ISLAND, VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/08 AM 3.0 1.1 1.7 1 NONE 16/09 PM 3.6 1.8 1.8 1 MINOR 17/09 AM 3.1 1.2 1.7 1 NONE 17/10 PM 3.4 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR 18/10 AM 2.7 0.9 1.3 1 NONE 18/10 PM 3.0 1.1 1.3 1 NONE HARBORTON VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/08 AM 3.3 1.3 1.6 1 NONE 16/08 PM 3.8 1.8 1.6 1 NONE 17/09 AM 3.3 1.3 1.5 1 NONE 17/09 PM 3.6 1.6 1.4 1 NONE 18/09 AM 3.0 1.0 1.2 1 NONE 18/10 PM 3.3 1.3 1.1 1 NONE &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 10:23 AM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. 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...Accomack County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/08 AM 2.9 0.4 0.7 4 NONE 16/08 PM 3.3 0.8 0.6 3-4 NONE 17/09 AM 3.5 1.0 1.1 2 NONE 17/10 PM 3.8 1.3 1.0 1-2 NONE 18/10 AM 3.4 0.9 0.8 1 NONE 18/11 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/06 AM 3.0 1.0 1.4 5 MINOR 16/07 PM 3.7 1.7 1.7 5-6 MODERATE 17/07 AM 3.0 1.0 1.4 3 MINOR 17/08 PM 3.2 1.2 1.2 2 MINOR 18/09 AM 2.7 0.7 1.0 1 NONE 18/09 PM 2.9 0.9 0.9 1 NONE CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 4.8 2.0 1.4 2 MINOR 17/05 AM 3.5 0.7 0.7 1 NONE 17/05 PM 4.0 1.2 0.6 1 NONE 18/06 AM 3.4 0.6 0.4 1 NONE 18/06 PM 3.7 0.9 0.3 1 NONE WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 7.1 2.6 2.5 1 MINOR 17/05 AM 5.7 1.2 1.9 1 NONE 17/06 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 1 NONE 18/06 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 1 NONE 18/07 PM 5.7 1.2 1.0 1 NONE TANGIER ISLAND, VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/08 AM 3.0 1.1 1.7 1 NONE 16/09 PM 3.6 1.8 1.8 1 MINOR 17/09 AM 3.1 1.2 1.7 1 NONE 17/10 PM 3.4 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR 18/10 AM 2.7 0.9 1.3 1 NONE 18/10 PM 3.0 1.1 1.3 1 NONE HARBORTON VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/08 AM 3.3 1.3 1.6 1 NONE 16/08 PM 3.8 1.8 1.6 1 NONE 17/09 AM 3.3 1.3 1.5 1 NONE 17/09 PM 3.6 1.6 1.4 1 NONE 18/09 AM 3.0 1.0 1.2 1 NONE 18/10 PM 3.3 1.3 1.1 1 NONE &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 10:23 AM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. 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...Accomack County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/08 AM 2.9 0.4 0.7 4 NONE 16/08 PM 3.3 0.8 0.6 3-4 NONE 17/09 AM 3.5 1.0 1.1 2 NONE 17/10 PM 3.8 1.3 1.0 1-2 NONE 18/10 AM 3.4 0.9 0.8 1 NONE 18/11 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/06 AM 3.0 1.0 1.4 5 MINOR 16/07 PM 3.7 1.7 1.7 5-6 MODERATE 17/07 AM 3.0 1.0 1.4 3 MINOR 17/08 PM 3.2 1.2 1.2 2 MINOR 18/09 AM 2.7 0.7 1.0 1 NONE 18/09 PM 2.9 0.9 0.9 1 NONE CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 4.8 2.0 1.4 2 MINOR 17/05 AM 3.5 0.7 0.7 1 NONE 17/05 PM 4.0 1.2 0.6 1 NONE 18/06 AM 3.4 0.6 0.4 1 NONE 18/06 PM 3.7 0.9 0.3 1 NONE WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 7.1 2.6 2.5 1 MINOR 17/05 AM 5.7 1.2 1.9 1 NONE 17/06 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 1 NONE 18/06 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 1 NONE 18/07 PM 5.7 1.2 1.0 1 NONE TANGIER ISLAND, VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/08 AM 3.0 1.1 1.7 1 NONE 16/09 PM 3.6 1.8 1.8 1 MINOR 17/09 AM 3.1 1.2 1.7 1 NONE 17/10 PM 3.4 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR 18/10 AM 2.7 0.9 1.3 1 NONE 18/10 PM 3.0 1.1 1.3 1 NONE HARBORTON VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/08 AM 3.3 1.3 1.6 1 NONE 16/08 PM 3.8 1.8 1.6 1 NONE 17/09 AM 3.3 1.3 1.5 1 NONE 17/09 PM 3.6 1.6 1.4 1 NONE 18/09 AM 3.0 1.0 1.2 1 NONE 18/10 PM 3.3 1.3 1.1 1 NONE &&
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