NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 8:08PM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday 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 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.

Severity

Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe

This month

1026th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days