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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:08 AM Oct. 28, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Suffolk and Chesapeake. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 AM 3.8 1.0 1.6 4-5 NONE 28/02 PM 5.4 2.6 2.7 5 MINOR 29/03 AM 4.7 1.9 2.5 4-5 MINOR 29/03 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 30/03 AM 4.3 1.5 2.1 3 NONE 30/04 PM 4.2 1.4 1.6 2 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/01 AM 3.6 0.7 1.4 5-6 NONE 28/01 PM 5.0 2.1 2.3 7 MINOR 29/01 AM 4.4 1.5 2.2 7 NONE 29/02 PM 4.9 2.0 2.2 6 NONE 30/03 AM 4.4 1.5 2.1 5 NONE 30/03 PM 4.3 1.4 1.6 4 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/03 AM 4.2 1.0 1.7 1 NONE 28/03 PM 5.5 2.3 2.5 1 MINOR 29/03 AM 4.9 1.7 2.3 1 NONE 29/03 PM 5.4 2.2 2.4 1 MINOR 30/03 AM 4.7 1.5 2.2 1 NONE 30/04 PM 4.5 1.3 1.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 AM 4.2 1.2 1.7 1 NONE 28/02 PM 5.7 2.7 2.8 1 MINOR 29/03 AM 5.1 2.1 2.6 1 MINOR 29/04 PM 5.5 2.5 2.5 1 MINOR 30/03 AM 4.7 1.7 2.3 1 NONE 30/05 PM 4.7 1.7 1.7 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 AM 4.2 1.2 1.7 1 NONE 28/02 PM 5.3 2.3 2.5 1 MINOR 29/03 AM 4.8 1.8 2.3 1 NONE 29/03 PM 5.1 2.1 2.3 1 MINOR 30/04 AM 4.7 1.7 2.2 1 NONE 30/04 PM 4.5 1.5 1.7 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 AM 3.9 1.1 1.7 4-5 NONE 28/02 PM 5.3 2.5 2.6 5 MINOR 29/03 AM 4.7 1.9 2.5 4-5 MINOR 29/03 PM 5.2 2.4 2.5 4 MINOR 30/03 AM 4.4 1.6 2.2 3-4 NONE 30/04 PM 4.4 1.6 1.7 2 NONE &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:14 PM Oct. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 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 1 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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: 11:14 PM Oct. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 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 1 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Tuesday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday. * 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. &&
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