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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:06 AM May. 11, 2024 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Up to one and a half feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early this morning. * 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 and a half feet 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 11/03 AM 4.5 2.0 1.6 2-3 NONE 11/03 PM 3.7 1.2 1.6 1 NONE 12/03 AM 4.5 2.0 1.9 1 NONE 12/04 PM 3.5 1.0 1.5 1-2 NONE 13/05 AM 3.6 1.1 1.1 1 NONE 13/05 PM 3.2 0.7 1.2 1-2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 11/01 AM 3.9 1.9 1.9 3-4 MODERATE 11/01 PM 3.0 1.0 1.5 2 NONE 12/02 AM 3.2 1.2 1.3 2 MINOR 12/02 PM 2.6 0.6 1.2 1-2 NONE 13/03 AM 2.8 0.8 1.0 1 NONE 13/03 PM 2.3 0.3 0.9 1-2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 11/11 AM 3.5 0.7 1.4 1-2 NONE 11/11 PM 4.1 1.3 1.2 1 NONE 12/12 PM 2.9 0.1 0.9 1 NONE 13/01 AM 3.8 1.0 1.0 1 NONE 13/01 PM 2.7 -0.1 0.8 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 11/12 PM 5.6 1.1 1.9 1 NONE 12/12 AM 6.4 1.9 1.7 1 NONE 12/01 PM 4.9 0.4 1.3 1 NONE 13/01 AM 5.7 1.2 1.3 1 NONE 13/01 PM 4.8 0.3 1.2 1 NONE KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 11/12 PM 4.1 1.1 1.6 2 NONE 12/01 AM 4.4 1.4 1.4 2 NONE 12/01 PM 3.6 0.6 1.2 2 NONE 13/01 AM 4.0 1.0 1.2 1 NONE 13/02 PM 3.3 0.3 1.0 1-2 NONE OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 11/12 PM 5.8 1.2 1.9 1 NONE 12/12 AM 7.2 2.6 1.7 1 MINOR 12/01 PM 4.9 0.3 1.2 1 NONE 13/01 AM 6.4 1.8 1.3 1 NONE 13/01 PM 4.7 0.1 1.2 1 NONE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:03 AM May. 11, 2024 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * 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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