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Gale Warning
Issued: 11:01 AM Oct. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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. &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 9:12 AM Oct. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Charles City, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight and Newport News Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening. * 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/05 AM 3.4 1.2 1.5 1 NONE 28/05 PM 4.7 2.5 2.4 1 MODERATE 29/05 AM 4.2 2.0 2.3 1 MINOR 29/06 PM 4.6 2.4 2.3 1 MODERATE 30/06 AM 4.7 2.5 2.8 1 MODERATE 30/06 PM 4.1 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 PM 5.3 2.5 2.6 5-6 MINOR 29/03 AM 4.7 1.9 2.5 4-5 MINOR 29/03 PM 5.0 2.2 2.4 4 MINOR 30/03 AM 4.7 1.9 2.5 3-4 MINOR 30/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.8 2-3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.4 1 MODERATE 29/04 AM 3.8 1.0 1.3 1 MINOR 29/05 PM 4.2 1.4 1.2 1 MODERATE 30/05 AM 4.2 1.4 1.7 1 MODERATE 30/06 PM 3.3 0.5 0.3 1 NONE FORT MONROE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 PM 5.3 2.5 2.6 5-6 MINOR 29/03 AM 4.7 1.9 2.5 4-5 MINOR 29/03 PM 5.2 2.4 2.5 4 MINOR 30/04 AM 4.7 1.9 2.4 3-4 MINOR 30/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.7 2 NONE &&
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