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Weather Alerts for Hampton Roads Southside

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Warning  COASTAL FLOOD WARNING   Coastal Flood Warning
HAMPTON ROADS SOUTHSIDE

Areas Affected:
Virginia Beach
Effective: Wed, 10/21 2:07pm Updated: Wed, 10/21 7:44pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 10/21 10:15pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up
to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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 1 to 2 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.

Information:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
HAMPTON ROADS SOUTHSIDE

Areas Affected:
Charles City - Surry - James City - Chesapeake - Newport News - Hampton/Poquoson - Isle of Wight - Suffolk - Norfolk - Portsmouth
Effective: Wed, 10/21 2:07pm Updated: Wed, 10/21 7:44pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 10/21 10:15pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Charles City, Surry, James City, Newport News,
Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Norfolk and Portsmouth
Counties, and Chesapeake and Suffolk.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

Information:
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.

High Surf Advisory  HIGH SURF ADVISORY   High Surf Advisory
HAMPTON ROADS SOUTHSIDE

Areas Affected:
Virginia Beach
Effective: Wed, 10/21 2:07pm Updated: Wed, 10/21 7:44pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 10/21 10:15pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up
to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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 1 to 2 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.

Information:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Coastal Flood Watch  COASTAL FLOOD WATCH   Coastal Flood Watch
HAMPTON ROADS SOUTHSIDE

Areas Affected:
Eastern Currituck - Virginia Beach
Effective: Mon, 10/19 2:45pm Updated: Wed, 10/21 7:44pm Urgency: Past
Expires: Mon, 10/19 3:00pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
The Coastal Flood Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Information:
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.