High Surf Advisory

In force from

Oct 17, 1:00 PM EDT

Until

Oct 20, 7:00 AM EDT

Issued

Oct 16, 10:03 PM EDT

Updated

2 times, last Oct 17, 5:51 AM EDT

Office

Wakefield, VA

Number

8 of its kind from this office this year

Severity

Minor, Expected, Likely

Where

VA MD NC

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING

For Virginia Beach, from Wakefield, VA

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 High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 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.

Where

Virginia Beach.

When

For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EDT Tuesday. 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

What 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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

For Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton, from Wakefield, VA

What

For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 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.

Where

In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

When

For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Sunday to 7 AM EDT Tuesday. 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

What 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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

For Eastern Currituck, from Wakefield, VA

What

For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 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.

Where

Eastern Currituck County.

When

For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EDT Tuesday. 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

What 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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Every area Virginia Beach; Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton; Eastern Currituck

Places under it Virginia Beach, Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin, Moyock, West Ocean City, Pocomoke City, Chincoteague, Grandy, Snow Hill, Captains Cove, Exmore, and 59 more

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