Coastal Flood Advisory for Eastern Currituck
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Eastern Currituck, Chesapeake, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and 1 more
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
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Official revisions
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 5:36AM EDT until October 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 5:36AM EDT until October 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 5:36AM EDT until October 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 5:36AM EDT until October 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 5:36AM EDT until October 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wakefield VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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