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FLOOD WATCH
Issue Date: 1003 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways near high tide starting on Sunday, and continuing into Monday and potentially through mid week. WHERE
Virginia Beach. WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Saturday to 6 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. SEWELLS POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.3 0.5 0.5 2 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.2 0.7 2-3 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.6 1.7 3 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.7 2.3 3 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.3 2.9 4 MINOR CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.5 0.6 0.6 2 NONE 17/01 AM 2.8 -0.1 0.5 2-4 NONE 17/02 PM 4.3 1.4 1.6 6 NONE 18/02 AM 4.3 1.4 2.0 7 NONE 18/02 PM 5.0 2.1 2.3 6-7 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.2 2.8 7 MINOR LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.4 0.7 0.8 1 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.3 1.0 1 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.7 1.9 1 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.8 2.5 1 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.2 2.5 2.8 1 MODERATE 19/03 AM 5.2 2.5 3.2 1 MODERATE &&
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways near high tide starting on Sunday, and continuing into Monday and potentially through mid week. WHERE
Virginia Beach. WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Saturday to 6 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. SEWELLS POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.3 0.5 0.5 2 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.2 0.7 2-3 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.6 1.7 3 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.7 2.3 3 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.3 2.9 4 MINOR CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.5 0.6 0.6 2 NONE 17/01 AM 2.8 -0.1 0.5 2-4 NONE 17/02 PM 4.3 1.4 1.6 6 NONE 18/02 AM 4.3 1.4 2.0 7 NONE 18/02 PM 5.0 2.1 2.3 6-7 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.2 2.8 7 MINOR LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.4 0.7 0.8 1 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.3 1.0 1 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.7 1.9 1 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.8 2.5 1 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.2 2.5 2.8 1 MODERATE 19/03 AM 5.2 2.5 3.2 1 MODERATE &&
WIND ADVISORY
Issue Date: 916 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY
WHAT
North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE
In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. WHEN
From noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY
WHAT
North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE
In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. WHEN
From noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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