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Gale Warning
Issued: 6:57 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North 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 10 PM EDT this evening. * 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: 6:54 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Chesapeake. * WHEN...Until 11 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/06 PM 5.4 2.6 2.4 5-6 MINOR 17/06 AM 3.7 0.9 1.2 2-3 NONE 17/07 PM 3.8 1.0 0.8 2 NONE 18/07 AM 3.6 0.8 0.9 1 NONE 18/08 PM 3.7 0.9 0.7 1 NONE 19/08 AM 3.5 0.7 0.6 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 6.0 3.1 2.9 8 MAJOR 17/05 AM 3.9 1.0 1.3 4-5 NONE 17/06 PM 4.2 1.3 1.1 3 NONE 18/06 AM 3.7 0.8 0.9 2 NONE 18/07 PM 3.9 1.0 0.8 1-2 NONE 19/07 AM 3.5 0.6 0.6 1 NONE MONEY POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 5.8 2.6 2.6 1 MINOR 17/06 AM 4.3 1.1 1.4 1 NONE 17/07 PM 4.5 1.3 1.1 1 NONE 18/07 AM 4.0 0.8 0.9 1 NONE 18/08 PM 4.2 1.0 0.8 1 NONE 19/08 AM 4.0 0.8 0.7 1 NONE ELIZABETH RIVER AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 6.1 3.1 2.9 1 MODERATE 17/06 AM 4.3 1.3 1.6 1 NONE 17/07 PM 4.4 1.4 1.0 1 NONE 18/08 AM 4.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE 18/08 PM 4.2 1.2 0.8 1 NONE 19/09 AM 3.9 0.9 0.6 1 NONE WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 5.9 2.9 2.8 1 MINOR 17/06 AM 4.2 1.2 1.5 1 NONE 17/07 PM 4.4 1.4 1.2 1 NONE 18/07 AM 3.9 0.9 1.1 1 NONE 18/08 PM 4.3 1.3 1.0 1 NONE 19/08 AM 3.8 0.8 0.8 1 NONE &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 6:39 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE CENTRAL CITY OF CHESAPEAKE, THE CITY OF NORFOLK, THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH AND THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH... At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling, resulting in numerous flooded roads across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen so far. Another band of very heavy rain is getting ready to pivot onshore near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront which will result in additional heavy rainfall and flooding impacts. In addition, with high tide approaching, water may have a more difficult time draining. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Virginia Beach, Kempsville, Regent University, Virginia Wesleyan University, Norfolk State University, Great Bridge, Downtown Norfolk, Downtown Portsmouth, Ocean View, Old Dominion University, Deep Creek, Churchland, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Norfolk International, Norview, Fentress and Princess Anne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:33 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in eastern Virginia, Mathews and Northampton. In southeast Virginia, Chesapeake, Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach and York. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:28 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, and Norfolk/Portsmouth County. * 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. &&
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