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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 7:47 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways near high tide starting on Sunday, and continuing into Monday and potentially through mid week. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Saturday to 6 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Coastal Flooding and high surf may continue into mid week. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.3 0.5 0.5 2 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.2 0.7 2-3 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.6 1.7 3 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.7 2.3 3 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.3 2.9 4 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.5 0.6 0.6 2 NONE 17/01 AM 2.8 -0.1 0.5 2-4 NONE 17/02 PM 4.3 1.4 1.6 6 NONE 18/02 AM 4.3 1.4 2.0 7 NONE 18/02 PM 5.0 2.1 2.3 6-7 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.2 2.8 7 MINOR LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.4 0.7 0.8 1 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.3 1.0 1 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.7 1.9 1 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.8 2.5 1 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.2 2.5 2.8 1 MODERATE 19/03 AM 5.2 2.5 3.2 1 MODERATE &&
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 7:47 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways near high tide starting on Sunday, and continuing into Monday and potentially through mid week. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Saturday to 6 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Coastal Flooding and high surf may continue into mid week. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.3 0.5 0.5 2 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.2 0.7 2-3 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.6 1.7 3 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.7 2.3 3 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.3 2.9 4 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.5 0.6 0.6 2 NONE 17/01 AM 2.8 -0.1 0.5 2-4 NONE 17/02 PM 4.3 1.4 1.6 6 NONE 18/02 AM 4.3 1.4 2.0 7 NONE 18/02 PM 5.0 2.1 2.3 6-7 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.2 2.8 7 MINOR LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.4 0.7 0.8 1 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.3 1.0 1 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.7 1.9 1 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.8 2.5 1 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.2 2.5 2.8 1 MODERATE 19/03 AM 5.2 2.5 3.2 1 MODERATE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:39 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 6 AM 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:39 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 6 AM 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:11 PM Oct. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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