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Gale Warning
Issued: 10:52 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 1 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 8:02 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 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 10 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: 7:16 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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 3 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 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 PM 3.0 0.5 0.3 4 NONE 17/09 AM 3.3 0.8 0.9 1-2 NONE 17/10 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 18/10 AM 3.4 0.9 0.8 1-2 NONE 18/11 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 19/11 AM 3.5 1.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/07 PM 3.7 1.7 1.7 6-7 MODERATE 17/07 AM 2.9 0.9 1.3 3 NONE 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 19/10 AM 2.6 0.6 0.8 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/04 PM 4.7 1.9 1.3 2 MINOR 17/04 AM 3.4 0.6 0.7 1 NONE 17/05 PM 3.9 1.1 0.5 1 NONE 18/06 AM 3.4 0.6 0.4 1 NONE 18/06 PM 3.7 0.9 0.3 1 NONE 19/06 AM 3.2 0.4 0.1 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 6.0 1.5 2.2 1 NONE 17/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 1 NONE 18/06 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 1 NONE 18/07 PM 5.6 1.1 0.9 1 NONE 19/07 AM 5.1 0.6 0.8 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/09 PM 3.4 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR 17/09 AM 3.1 1.2 1.7 1 NONE 17/10 PM 3.3 1.5 1.5 1 MINOR 18/09 AM 2.7 0.9 1.4 1 NONE 18/10 PM 3.0 1.1 1.3 1 NONE 19/11 AM 2.7 0.9 1.2 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 PM 3.7 1.7 1.5 1 NONE 17/09 AM 3.2 1.2 1.4 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 19/11 AM 3.2 1.2 1.1 1 NONE &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 7:16 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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 3 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 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 PM 3.0 0.5 0.3 4 NONE 17/09 AM 3.3 0.8 0.9 1-2 NONE 17/10 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 18/10 AM 3.4 0.9 0.8 1-2 NONE 18/11 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 19/11 AM 3.5 1.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/07 PM 3.7 1.7 1.7 6-7 MODERATE 17/07 AM 2.9 0.9 1.3 3 NONE 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 19/10 AM 2.6 0.6 0.8 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/04 PM 4.7 1.9 1.3 2 MINOR 17/04 AM 3.4 0.6 0.7 1 NONE 17/05 PM 3.9 1.1 0.5 1 NONE 18/06 AM 3.4 0.6 0.4 1 NONE 18/06 PM 3.7 0.9 0.3 1 NONE 19/06 AM 3.2 0.4 0.1 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 6.0 1.5 2.2 1 NONE 17/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 1 NONE 18/06 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 1 NONE 18/07 PM 5.6 1.1 0.9 1 NONE 19/07 AM 5.1 0.6 0.8 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/09 PM 3.4 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR 17/09 AM 3.1 1.2 1.7 1 NONE 17/10 PM 3.3 1.5 1.5 1 MINOR 18/09 AM 2.7 0.9 1.4 1 NONE 18/10 PM 3.0 1.1 1.3 1 NONE 19/11 AM 2.7 0.9 1.2 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 PM 3.7 1.7 1.5 1 NONE 17/09 AM 3.2 1.2 1.4 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 19/11 AM 3.2 1.2 1.1 1 NONE &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:16 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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 3 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 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 PM 3.0 0.5 0.3 4 NONE 17/09 AM 3.3 0.8 0.9 1-2 NONE 17/10 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 18/10 AM 3.4 0.9 0.8 1-2 NONE 18/11 PM 3.6 1.1 0.8 1 NONE 19/11 AM 3.5 1.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/07 PM 3.7 1.7 1.7 6-7 MODERATE 17/07 AM 2.9 0.9 1.3 3 NONE 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 19/10 AM 2.6 0.6 0.8 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/04 PM 4.7 1.9 1.3 2 MINOR 17/04 AM 3.4 0.6 0.7 1 NONE 17/05 PM 3.9 1.1 0.5 1 NONE 18/06 AM 3.4 0.6 0.4 1 NONE 18/06 PM 3.7 0.9 0.3 1 NONE 19/06 AM 3.2 0.4 0.1 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 6.0 1.5 2.2 1 NONE 17/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 1 NONE 18/06 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 1 NONE 18/07 PM 5.6 1.1 0.9 1 NONE 19/07 AM 5.1 0.6 0.8 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/09 PM 3.4 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR 17/09 AM 3.1 1.2 1.7 1 NONE 17/10 PM 3.3 1.5 1.5 1 MINOR 18/09 AM 2.7 0.9 1.4 1 NONE 18/10 PM 3.0 1.1 1.3 1 NONE 19/11 AM 2.7 0.9 1.2 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 PM 3.7 1.7 1.5 1 NONE 17/09 AM 3.2 1.2 1.4 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 19/11 AM 3.2 1.2 1.1 1 NONE &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:33 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH 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 counties, in eastern Virginia, Lancaster, Middlesex and Northumberland. In southeast Virginia, Accomack. * 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. &&
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