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Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 1:35 AM Aug. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...One to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Charles City, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight, Norfolk/Portsmouth, York, Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Suffolk and Chesapeake. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 5 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/11 PM 3.9 1.7 1.4 1 NONE 21/11 AM 4.1 1.9 2.0 1 MINOR 21/11 PM 4.9 2.7 2.5 1 MODERATE 22/11 AM 4.5 2.3 2.4 1 MODERATE 23/12 AM 4.6 2.4 2.2 1 MODERATE 23/12 PM 3.9 1.7 1.7 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/08 PM 4.5 1.7 1.5 2-3 MINOR 21/08 AM 4.9 2.1 2.3 4 MINOR 21/09 PM 5.9 3.1 2.9 4 MODERATE 22/09 AM 5.1 2.3 2.4 3 MINOR 22/09 PM 4.9 2.1 1.9 1-2 MINOR 23/10 AM 4.3 1.5 1.5 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/10 PM 3.5 0.7 0.1 1 MINOR 21/10 AM 3.9 1.1 0.9 1 MINOR 21/10 PM 4.8 2.0 1.3 1 MAJOR 22/11 AM 4.1 1.3 1.0 1 MODERATE 22/11 PM 4.1 1.3 0.7 1 MODERATE 23/12 PM 3.4 0.6 0.2 1 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/08 AM 4.8 1.9 2.1 6-7 NONE 21/08 PM 6.0 3.1 2.8 7-8 MAJOR 22/08 AM 5.3 2.4 2.4 5 MINOR 22/09 PM 5.1 2.2 1.9 2-3 MINOR 23/09 AM 4.4 1.5 1.4 2 NONE MONEY POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/08 PM 4.9 1.7 1.5 1 NONE 21/09 AM 5.4 2.2 2.4 1 MINOR 21/09 PM 6.3 3.1 2.9 1 MODERATE 22/09 AM 5.5 2.3 2.4 1 MINOR 22/10 PM 5.4 2.2 2.0 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 4.7 1.5 1.4 1 NONE ELIZABETH RIVER AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/08 PM 4.7 1.7 1.3 1 NONE 21/09 AM 5.3 2.3 2.3 1 MINOR 21/09 PM 6.4 3.4 2.9 1 MODERATE 22/10 AM 5.5 2.5 2.4 1 MINOR 22/10 PM 5.4 2.4 2.0 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 4.7 1.7 1.5 1 NONE WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/08 PM 4.8 1.8 1.5 1 NONE 21/08 AM 5.1 2.1 2.3 1 MINOR 21/09 PM 6.3 3.3 2.9 1 MODERATE 22/09 AM 5.4 2.4 2.4 1 MINOR 22/10 PM 5.2 2.2 1.9 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 4.6 1.6 1.4 1 NONE YORKTOWN VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.4 FT, MAJOR 2.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/08 PM 4.2 1.6 1.3 1 NONE 21/08 AM 4.4 1.8 1.9 1-2 NONE 21/09 PM 5.2 2.6 2.3 1 MODERATE 22/09 AM 4.7 2.1 2.1 1 MINOR 22/09 PM 4.9 2.3 2.1 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 4.3 1.7 1.6 1 NONE FORT MONROE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/08 PM 4.5 1.7 1.4 2-3 MINOR 21/08 AM 4.9 2.1 2.3 4-5 MINOR 21/09 PM 5.7 2.9 2.6 4-5 MODERATE 22/09 AM 5.2 2.4 2.4 3 MINOR 22/10 PM 4.9 2.1 1.8 1-2 MINOR 23/10 AM 4.3 1.5 1.4 1 NONE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:58 PM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Tropical Weather Statement
Issued: 8:47 PM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
This product covers CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE **TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS CONTINUE ** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Accomack, Eastern Currituck, Northampton, Virginia Beach, and Western Currituck * STORM INFORMATION: - About 500 miles south of Ocean City MD or about 420 miles south-southeast of Norfolk VA - 31.2N 73.6W - Storm Intensity 110 mph - Movement North or 360 degrees at 14 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Erin, currently off the southeast coast of the United States, will gradually turn northward with the center of the storm remaining well offshore of the Middle Atlantic. However, Erin is expected to grow in size which may allow for tropical storm conditions to impact areas close to the coast from the Virginia Eastern Shore, Virginia Beach, Currituck County, as well as the Maryland, Virginia and northeast North Carolina Coastal Waters. Winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 45 mph are possible close to the coast south of Chincoteague. Regardless of the exact track, Erin is expected to bring high surf, significant dune and beach erosion and moderate to locally major tidal flooding to the area. Seas will increase to 12 to 18 feet over the coastal waters by Thursday which will allow for significant beach and dune erosion for the coast especially around the times of high tide on Thursday morning and Thursday evening. In addition, moderate to locally major coastal flooding is expected during the Thursday afternoon and evening high tide with inundation of 1 to 3 feet above normally high ground. A coastal flood watch is in effect for the entire area bordering the bay, tidal rivers and ocean. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across all of the shoreline from Maryland through Virginia to NE North Carolina, including the lower and middle Chesapeake Bay. Potential impacts in this area include: - Widespread storm surge flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. - Sections of low-lying vulnerable roads, parking lots and property will likely become flooded. Driving conditions could become dangerous in places where flooding covers the road. - Moderate to severe beach erosion is likely, including heavy surf possibly breaching dunes, especially in vulnerable locations. Strong and dangerous rip currents are likely. - Minor to moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is likely. A few small craft broken away from moorings. Elsewhere across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, little to no impact is anticipated. * WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the area close to the shoreline from Chincoteague VA to Duck NC. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, especially if soils are saturated. Some roadway signs will sustain damage. - A few roads will be impassable from debris. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. Elsewhere across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: A mandatory evacuation for the off-road area of Corolla effective at 9 AM EDT Wednesday August 20th. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of others. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see www.readyvirginia.gov, readync.org or mema.maryland.gov - For the latest weather and storm information go to weather.gov/wakefield NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Wakefield VA around 12 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.
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