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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:48 PM Oct. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...Until 7 AM 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. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:45 PM Oct. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...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...Newport News and Isle of Wight Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Wednesday night. * 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. FORT MONROE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.8 4 NONE 20/05 AM 4.6 1.8 2.3 4 MINOR 20/05 PM 4.9 2.1 2.3 3 MINOR 21/05 AM 5.0 2.2 2.6 4 MINOR 21/06 PM 5.4 2.6 2.7 3 MINOR 22/06 AM 5.4 2.6 2.9 3 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/04 PM 4.2 1.4 1.6 3 NONE 20/05 AM 4.5 1.7 2.2 3 MINOR 20/05 PM 4.8 2.0 2.2 3 MINOR 21/05 AM 4.9 2.1 2.5 3 MINOR 21/06 PM 5.3 2.5 2.7 2-3 MINOR 22/06 AM 5.3 2.5 2.7 2 MINOR JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/08 PM 4.0 1.8 1.8 1 MINOR 20/08 AM 4.2 2.0 2.2 1 MINOR 20/08 PM 4.4 2.2 2.2 1 MINOR 21/09 AM 4.5 2.3 2.4 1 MODERATE 21/09 PM 4.8 2.6 2.6 1 MODERATE 22/09 AM 4.8 2.6 2.6 1 MODERATE SMITHFIELD, VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.7 FT, MODERATE 1.2 FT, MAJOR 1.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/06 PM 3.6 0.8 0.7 1 MINOR 20/06 AM 3.6 0.8 1.0 1 MINOR 20/07 PM 4.0 1.2 1.1 1 MODERATE 21/07 AM 4.1 1.3 1.3 1 MODERATE 21/08 PM 4.4 1.6 1.4 1 MODERATE 22/08 AM 4.5 1.7 1.5 1 MAJOR &&
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