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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 10:51 AM Sep. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high rip current risk. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around two feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/10 AM 5.0 2.2 1.7 2 MINOR 27/10 PM 4.0 1.2 1.1 1 NONE 28/10 AM 3.9 1.1 0.6 1 NONE 28/11 PM 3.2 0.4 0.3 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.7 0.9 0.3 1 NONE 30/12 AM 3.0 0.2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 5.2 2.3 1.7 4 MINOR 27/09 PM 3.8 0.9 0.8 3 NONE 28/10 AM 3.9 1.0 0.3 2 NONE 28/10 PM 3.2 0.3 0.2 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.8 0.9 0.2 1 NONE 29/11 PM 3.1 0.2 0.2 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/10 AM 5.2 2.5 2.1 1 MODERATE 27/10 PM 4.1 1.4 1.4 1 NONE 28/11 AM 3.9 1.2 0.8 1 NONE 28/11 PM 3.2 0.5 0.6 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.7 1.0 0.5 1 NONE 30/12 AM 3.0 0.3 0.5 1 NONE &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 10:51 AM Sep. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high rip current risk. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around two feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/10 AM 5.0 2.2 1.7 2 MINOR 27/10 PM 4.0 1.2 1.1 1 NONE 28/10 AM 3.9 1.1 0.6 1 NONE 28/11 PM 3.2 0.4 0.3 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.7 0.9 0.3 1 NONE 30/12 AM 3.0 0.2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 5.2 2.3 1.7 4 MINOR 27/09 PM 3.8 0.9 0.8 3 NONE 28/10 AM 3.9 1.0 0.3 2 NONE 28/10 PM 3.2 0.3 0.2 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.8 0.9 0.2 1 NONE 29/11 PM 3.1 0.2 0.2 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/10 AM 5.2 2.5 2.1 1 MODERATE 27/10 PM 4.1 1.4 1.4 1 NONE 28/11 AM 3.9 1.2 0.8 1 NONE 28/11 PM 3.2 0.5 0.6 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.7 1.0 0.5 1 NONE 30/12 AM 3.0 0.3 0.5 1 NONE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 10:16 AM Sep. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * 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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