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FLOOD WARNING
Issue Date: 619 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
WHAT
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. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE
In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. WHEN
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. 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 1 to 2 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/06 AM 4.2 1.7 2.0 1 MINOR 24/07 PM 4.6 2.1 2.0 1 MINOR 25/07 AM 4.5 2.0 2.1 1 MINOR 25/08 PM 4.5 2.0 1.9 1 MINOR 26/07 AM 4.4 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR 26/08 PM 4.0 1.5 1.4 1 MINOR SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/11 AM 4.5 2.0 1.9 4 MINOR 24/11 PM 4.5 2.0 1.8 4 MINOR 25/12 PM 4.8 2.3 2.0 4 MINOR 26/12 AM 4.7 2.2 2.0 3-4 MINOR 26/12 PM 4.8 2.3 1.8 4 MINOR 27/01 AM 4.6 2.1 1.8 3-4 MINOR NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/09 AM 4.5 2.5 2.8 5 MAJOR 24/10 PM 4.5 2.5 2.7 5 MAJOR 25/10 AM 4.4 2.4 2.5 5 MODERATE 25/11 PM 4.4 2.4 2.6 5 MODERATE 26/11 AM 4.4 2.4 2.4 5 MODERATE 26/11 PM 3.9 1.9 2.1 4 MODERATE CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/08 AM 5.0 2.2 2.2 8 MODERATE 24/07 PM 5.4 2.6 2.1 8 MODERATE 25/07 AM 5.3 2.5 2.0 8-10 MODERATE 25/08 PM 5.3 2.5 2.0 8 MODERATE 26/08 AM 5.2 2.4 1.7 1 MODERATE 26/08 PM 4.8 2.0 1.5 1 MINOR WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/07 AM 7.5 3.0 3.3 1 MODERATE 24/07 PM 7.6 3.1 3.2 1 MODERATE 25/08 AM 7.4 2.9 2.9 1 MINOR 25/08 PM 7.4 2.9 2.9 1 MINOR 26/09 AM 7.4 2.9 2.7 1 MINOR 26/09 PM 7.1 2.6 2.6 1 MINOR TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/11 AM 4.4 2.6 2.9 1 MAJOR 24/10 PM 4.4 2.6 2.9 1 MAJOR 25/11 AM 4.3 2.4 2.7 1 MAJOR 26/12 AM 4.2 2.4 2.6 1 MODERATE 26/01 PM 4.1 2.3 2.4 1 MODERATE 27/12 AM 3.9 2.1 2.3 1 MODERATE KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/07 AM 5.6 2.6 2.7 4 MAJOR 24/08 PM 5.9 2.9 2.8 2-3 MAJOR 25/08 AM 5.7 2.7 2.6 4 MAJOR 25/08 PM 5.5 2.5 2.4 4-5 MAJOR 26/09 AM 5.5 2.5 2.2 4 MAJOR 26/09 PM 5.0 2.0 1.9 4 MODERATE OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/07 AM 8.0 3.4 3.2 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 8.4 3.8 2.9 1 MODERATE 25/08 AM 8.0 3.4 2.8 1 MODERATE 25/08 PM 8.0 3.4 2.4 1 MODERATE 26/09 AM 7.8 3.2 2.2 1 MODERATE 26/09 PM 7.4 2.8 1.9 1 MINOR &&
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT FRIDAY
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
WHAT
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. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE
In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. WHEN
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. 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 1 to 2 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/06 AM 4.2 1.7 2.0 1 MINOR 24/07 PM 4.6 2.1 2.0 1 MINOR 25/07 AM 4.5 2.0 2.1 1 MINOR 25/08 PM 4.5 2.0 1.9 1 MINOR 26/07 AM 4.4 1.9 1.9 1 MINOR 26/08 PM 4.0 1.5 1.4 1 MINOR SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/11 AM 4.5 2.0 1.9 4 MINOR 24/11 PM 4.5 2.0 1.8 4 MINOR 25/12 PM 4.8 2.3 2.0 4 MINOR 26/12 AM 4.7 2.2 2.0 3-4 MINOR 26/12 PM 4.8 2.3 1.8 4 MINOR 27/01 AM 4.6 2.1 1.8 3-4 MINOR NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/09 AM 4.5 2.5 2.8 5 MAJOR 24/10 PM 4.5 2.5 2.7 5 MAJOR 25/10 AM 4.4 2.4 2.5 5 MODERATE 25/11 PM 4.4 2.4 2.6 5 MODERATE 26/11 AM 4.4 2.4 2.4 5 MODERATE 26/11 PM 3.9 1.9 2.1 4 MODERATE CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/08 AM 5.0 2.2 2.2 8 MODERATE 24/07 PM 5.4 2.6 2.1 8 MODERATE 25/07 AM 5.3 2.5 2.0 8-10 MODERATE 25/08 PM 5.3 2.5 2.0 8 MODERATE 26/08 AM 5.2 2.4 1.7 1 MODERATE 26/08 PM 4.8 2.0 1.5 1 MINOR WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/07 AM 7.5 3.0 3.3 1 MODERATE 24/07 PM 7.6 3.1 3.2 1 MODERATE 25/08 AM 7.4 2.9 2.9 1 MINOR 25/08 PM 7.4 2.9 2.9 1 MINOR 26/09 AM 7.4 2.9 2.7 1 MINOR 26/09 PM 7.1 2.6 2.6 1 MINOR TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/11 AM 4.4 2.6 2.9 1 MAJOR 24/10 PM 4.4 2.6 2.9 1 MAJOR 25/11 AM 4.3 2.4 2.7 1 MAJOR 26/12 AM 4.2 2.4 2.6 1 MODERATE 26/01 PM 4.1 2.3 2.4 1 MODERATE 27/12 AM 3.9 2.1 2.3 1 MODERATE KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/07 AM 5.6 2.6 2.7 4 MAJOR 24/08 PM 5.9 2.9 2.8 2-3 MAJOR 25/08 AM 5.7 2.7 2.6 4 MAJOR 25/08 PM 5.5 2.5 2.4 4-5 MAJOR 26/09 AM 5.5 2.5 2.2 4 MAJOR 26/09 PM 5.0 2.0 1.9 4 MODERATE OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/07 AM 8.0 3.4 3.2 1 MODERATE 24/08 PM 8.4 3.8 2.9 1 MODERATE 25/08 AM 8.0 3.4 2.8 1 MODERATE 25/08 PM 8.0 3.4 2.4 1 MODERATE 26/09 AM 7.8 3.2 2.2 1 MODERATE 26/09 PM 7.4 2.8 1.9 1 MINOR &&
WIND ADVISORY
Issue Date: 529 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
WHAT
Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE
In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck and Western Currituck Counties. In Virginia, Northampton, Accomack, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT this evening. 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 UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
WHAT
Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE
In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck and Western Currituck Counties. In Virginia, Northampton, Accomack, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT this evening. 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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