Coastal Flood Advisory for Chesapeake; Suffolk; Norfolk +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chesapeake, Hampton/Poquoson, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
- Effective
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- Official severity
- Minor
- Official urgency
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- Likely
What is happening
What: 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. Impacts: Numerous...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...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...Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Norfolk and Portsmouth Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 17 at 6:00PM 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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