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Mears Field Weather Advisory
FLOOD WARNING
Issue Date: 310 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
WHAT
For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents. WHERE
Accomack and Northampton Counties. WHEN
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT today. 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 around two 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/01 PM 5.3 2.8 2.2 2-3 MINOR 28/01 AM 4.6 2.1 1.9 1-2 MINOR 28/01 PM 4.4 1.9 1.4 1 NONE 29/02 AM 3.8 1.3 1.1 1 NONE 29/03 PM 4.1 1.6 0.9 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/11 AM 4.3 2.3 2.2 4 MODERATE 27/11 PM 3.6 1.6 1.9 3-4 MODERATE 28/12 PM 3.4 1.4 1.2 1-2 MINOR 29/12 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 1 NONE 29/01 PM 3.1 1.1 0.8 1 MINOR 30/01 AM 2.5 0.5 0.7 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 5.0 2.2 1.4 1 MODERATE 27/09 PM 4.2 1.4 0.9 1 NONE 28/09 AM 4.3 1.5 0.7 1 NONE 28/10 PM 3.6 0.8 0.4 1 NONE 29/10 AM 4.1 1.3 0.4 1 NONE 29/10 PM 3.3 0.5 0.2 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 7.6 3.1 2.8 1 MODERATE 27/10 PM 6.1 1.6 1.7 1 NONE 28/10 AM 5.9 1.4 0.9 1 NONE 28/11 PM 4.8 0.3 0.5 1 NONE 29/11 AM 5.6 1.1 0.5 1 NONE 29/11 PM 4.6 0.1 0.5 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/01 PM 4.2 2.4 2.4 1 MODERATE 28/01 AM 3.5 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR 28/02 PM 3.2 1.4 1.3 1 NONE 29/02 AM 2.7 0.9 1.1 1 NONE 29/02 PM 3.0 1.1 1.1 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 5.3 2.3 1.9 3 MODERATE 27/10 PM 4.3 1.3 1.2 3 NONE 28/10 AM 4.0 1.0 0.4 1-2 NONE 28/10 PM 3.2 0.2 0.2 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.9 0.9 0.3 1 NONE 29/11 PM 3.1 0.1 0.2 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 7.9 3.3 1.9 1 MODERATE 27/10 PM 6.9 2.3 1.5 1 NONE 28/10 AM 6.9 2.3 0.7 1 NONE 28/11 PM 6.3 1.7 1.1 1 NONE 29/11 AM 6.9 2.3 0.6 1 NONE 29/11 PM 5.8 1.2 0.9 1 NONE &&
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
WHAT
For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents. WHERE
Accomack and Northampton Counties. WHEN
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT today. 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 around two 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/01 PM 5.3 2.8 2.2 2-3 MINOR 28/01 AM 4.6 2.1 1.9 1-2 MINOR 28/01 PM 4.4 1.9 1.4 1 NONE 29/02 AM 3.8 1.3 1.1 1 NONE 29/03 PM 4.1 1.6 0.9 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/11 AM 4.3 2.3 2.2 4 MODERATE 27/11 PM 3.6 1.6 1.9 3-4 MODERATE 28/12 PM 3.4 1.4 1.2 1-2 MINOR 29/12 AM 2.7 0.7 0.9 1 NONE 29/01 PM 3.1 1.1 0.8 1 MINOR 30/01 AM 2.5 0.5 0.7 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 5.0 2.2 1.4 1 MODERATE 27/09 PM 4.2 1.4 0.9 1 NONE 28/09 AM 4.3 1.5 0.7 1 NONE 28/10 PM 3.6 0.8 0.4 1 NONE 29/10 AM 4.1 1.3 0.4 1 NONE 29/10 PM 3.3 0.5 0.2 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 7.6 3.1 2.8 1 MODERATE 27/10 PM 6.1 1.6 1.7 1 NONE 28/10 AM 5.9 1.4 0.9 1 NONE 28/11 PM 4.8 0.3 0.5 1 NONE 29/11 AM 5.6 1.1 0.5 1 NONE 29/11 PM 4.6 0.1 0.5 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/01 PM 4.2 2.4 2.4 1 MODERATE 28/01 AM 3.5 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR 28/02 PM 3.2 1.4 1.3 1 NONE 29/02 AM 2.7 0.9 1.1 1 NONE 29/02 PM 3.0 1.1 1.1 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 5.3 2.3 1.9 3 MODERATE 27/10 PM 4.3 1.3 1.2 3 NONE 28/10 AM 4.0 1.0 0.4 1-2 NONE 28/10 PM 3.2 0.2 0.2 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.9 0.9 0.3 1 NONE 29/11 PM 3.1 0.1 0.2 1 NONE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 7.9 3.3 1.9 1 MODERATE 27/10 PM 6.9 2.3 1.5 1 NONE 28/10 AM 6.9 2.3 0.7 1 NONE 28/11 PM 6.3 1.7 1.1 1 NONE 29/11 AM 6.9 2.3 0.6 1 NONE 29/11 PM 5.8 1.2 0.9 1 NONE &&
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