NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 7:36PM EDT until September 27 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. 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.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 AM EDT Sunday. For the
High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday.
* 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 2 to 3 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
- 1431st Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days