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Gale Warning
Issued: 1:56 AM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:24 AM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 15/09 PM 3.0 1.5 1.3 1 MINOR 16/09 AM 3.1 1.6 1.6 1 MINOR 16/10 PM 3.4 1.9 1.7 1 MINOR 17/10 AM 3.0 1.5 1.4 1 MINOR 17/11 PM 3.0 1.5 1.3 1 MINOR 18/11 AM 2.5 1.0 0.9 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 15/11 PM 3.4 1.5 1.3 1 NONE 16/11 AM 3.4 1.5 1.6 1 NONE 16/11 PM 3.3 1.4 1.3 1 NONE 17/12 PM 3.4 1.5 1.5 1 NONE 18/01 AM 3.2 1.3 1.1 1 NONE 18/02 PM 2.9 1.0 1.0 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 15/09 PM 3.0 0.9 0.9 1 MINOR 16/10 AM 3.1 1.0 1.4 1 MINOR 16/11 PM 3.4 1.3 1.3 1 MINOR 17/11 AM 3.1 1.0 1.3 1 MINOR 18/12 AM 2.9 0.8 0.8 1 NONE 18/12 PM 2.5 0.4 0.6 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 15/07 PM 2.9 1.5 1.2 1 NONE 16/07 AM 3.1 1.7 1.7 1 MINOR 16/07 PM 3.4 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR 17/08 AM 2.9 1.5 1.4 1 NONE 17/09 PM 2.9 1.5 1.2 1 NONE 18/08 AM 2.4 1.0 0.9 1 NONE &&
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