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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:20 PM Oct. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, around one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM to 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 AM 3.8 1.0 1.6 4-5 NONE 28/02 PM 5.4 2.6 2.7 5 MINOR 29/03 AM 4.7 1.9 2.5 4-5 MINOR 29/03 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 30/03 AM 4.3 1.5 2.1 3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/01 AM 3.6 0.7 1.4 5-6 NONE 28/01 PM 5.0 2.1 2.3 7 MINOR 29/01 AM 4.4 1.5 2.2 7 NONE 29/02 PM 4.9 2.0 2.2 6 NONE 30/03 AM 4.4 1.5 2.1 5 NONE LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 AM 3.7 1.0 1.7 1 NONE 28/02 PM 5.0 2.3 2.6 1 MODERATE 29/03 AM 4.5 1.8 2.5 1 MINOR 29/03 PM 5.0 2.3 2.6 1 MODERATE 30/04 AM 4.1 1.4 2.1 1 NONE &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 7:20 PM Oct. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, around one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM to 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 AM 3.8 1.0 1.6 4-5 NONE 28/02 PM 5.4 2.6 2.7 5 MINOR 29/03 AM 4.7 1.9 2.5 4-5 MINOR 29/03 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 30/03 AM 4.3 1.5 2.1 3 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/01 AM 3.6 0.7 1.4 5-6 NONE 28/01 PM 5.0 2.1 2.3 7 MINOR 29/01 AM 4.4 1.5 2.2 7 NONE 29/02 PM 4.9 2.0 2.2 6 NONE 30/03 AM 4.4 1.5 2.1 5 NONE LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 AM 3.7 1.0 1.7 1 NONE 28/02 PM 5.0 2.3 2.6 1 MODERATE 29/03 AM 4.5 1.8 2.5 1 MINOR 29/03 PM 5.0 2.3 2.6 1 MODERATE 30/04 AM 4.1 1.4 2.1 1 NONE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:43 PM Oct. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Tuesday to 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:43 PM Oct. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Tuesday to 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:28 PM Oct. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to midnight EDT Tuesday Night. * 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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