High Surf Advisory for Accomack; Northampton
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Maryland Beaches, Accomack, Northampton
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What is happening
What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk for rip currents...
What the bulletin says to do
Do not drive through flooded roadways. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk for rip currents expected. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
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- Alert
High Surf Advisory issued October 10 at 3:20PM EDT until October 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Official revision - Alert
High Surf Advisory issued October 10 at 3:20PM EDT until October 11 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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