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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:12 AM Sep. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Chesapeake. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 AM 4.8 2.0 1.5 4 MINOR 09/11 PM 4.9 2.1 1.8 3-5 MINOR 10/12 PM 4.8 2.0 1.4 3-4 MINOR 11/12 AM 4.4 1.6 1.5 2-3 NONE 11/12 PM 4.7 1.9 1.3 2 MINOR 12/01 AM 3.9 1.1 1.1 1-2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/10 AM 4.8 1.9 1.3 4-5 NONE 09/10 PM 4.8 1.9 1.6 5 NONE 10/11 AM 4.8 1.9 1.2 4 NONE 10/11 PM 4.4 1.5 1.3 3-4 NONE 11/11 AM 4.9 2.0 1.3 3 NONE 12/12 AM 3.8 0.9 0.9 2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 AM 5.1 1.9 1.3 1 MINOR 10/12 AM 5.3 2.1 1.8 1 MINOR 10/12 PM 5.2 2.0 1.3 1 MINOR 11/12 AM 4.7 1.5 1.3 1 NONE 11/12 PM 5.0 1.8 1.3 1 MINOR 12/01 AM 4.1 0.9 0.9 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 AM 5.1 2.1 1.3 1 MINOR 10/12 AM 5.3 2.3 1.8 1 MINOR 10/12 PM 5.1 2.1 1.2 1 MINOR 11/12 AM 4.7 1.7 1.4 1 NONE 11/01 PM 5.0 2.0 1.1 1 MINOR 12/01 AM 4.1 1.1 0.9 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 AM 5.1 2.1 1.5 1 MINOR 09/11 PM 5.3 2.3 2.0 1 MINOR 10/12 PM 5.0 2.0 1.4 1 MINOR 11/12 AM 4.7 1.7 1.5 1 NONE 11/01 PM 5.0 2.0 1.4 1 MINOR 12/01 AM 4.1 1.1 1.1 1 NONE FORT MONROE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/11 AM 4.8 2.0 1.4 4 MINOR 09/11 PM 4.9 2.1 1.8 3-5 MINOR 10/12 PM 4.8 2.0 1.3 3-4 MINOR 11/12 AM 4.4 1.6 1.4 2-3 NONE 11/12 PM 4.7 1.9 1.2 2 MINOR 12/01 AM 3.9 1.1 1.1 1-2 NONE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:54 AM Sep. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming north Wednesday, and waves 3 to 5 ft. * WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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