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Location: Newport News, VA
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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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