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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 10:13 AM May. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT 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 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. LEWISETTA VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/08 AM 3.3 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR 22/10 PM 2.7 1.2 1.1 1 NONE 23/09 AM 2.4 0.9 1.1 1 NONE 23/11 PM 2.4 0.9 0.7 1 NONE 24/11 AM 2.0 0.5 0.6 1 NONE 25/12 AM 2.3 0.8 0.5 1 NONE DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 5.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/10 AM 3.4 1.5 1.8 1 NONE 23/12 AM 3.1 1.2 1.2 1 NONE 23/12 PM 2.7 0.8 1.0 1 NONE 24/12 AM 2.7 0.8 0.7 1 NONE 24/01 PM 2.2 0.3 0.5 1 NONE 25/01 AM 2.6 0.7 0.5 1 NONE TAPPAHANNOCK VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.9 FT, MODERATE 1.4 FT, MAJOR 1.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/08 AM 2.9 0.8 1.6 1 NONE 22/10 PM 2.8 0.7 0.9 1 NONE 23/11 AM 2.4 0.3 0.7 1 NONE 23/11 PM 2.6 0.5 0.5 1 NONE 24/12 PM 2.0 -0.1 0.3 1 NONE 25/12 AM 2.3 0.2 0.1 1 NONE WINDMILL POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 3.3 1.9 2.1 1 MINOR 22/07 PM 2.9 1.5 1.5 1 NONE 23/08 AM 2.4 1.0 1.1 1 NONE 23/08 PM 2.3 0.9 0.8 1 NONE 24/09 AM 2.1 0.7 0.8 1 NONE 24/09 PM 2.4 1.0 0.8 1 NONE WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 PM 3.4 0.7 0.6 1 NONE 23/06 AM 3.1 0.4 0.6 1 NONE 23/07 PM 3.2 0.5 0.2 1 NONE 24/07 AM 2.6 -0.1 0.1 1 NONE 24/07 PM 3.1 0.4 -0.1 1 NONE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:58 AM May. 22, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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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