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Virginia Moderate Coastal Flood Watch | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: Coastal Flood Watch
Desc: * 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...
Areas: Virginia Beach city VA
Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Future
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
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Virginia Moderate Coastal Flood Watch | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: Coastal Flood Watch
Desc: * 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 Coastal Flood Watch, one
to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk...
Areas: Chesapeake city VA, Suffolk city VA, Norfolk city VA, Portsmouth city VA
Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Future
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Virginia Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Desc: * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Hampton/Poquoson County.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in...
Areas: Hampton city VA
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Virginia Moderate Coastal Flood Watch | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: Coastal Flood Watch
Desc: * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Surry, James City, Newport News and Isle of Wight
Counties.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes,...
Areas: Surry County VA, James City County VA, Williamsburg city VA, Newport News city VA, Isle of Wight County VA
Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Future
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
North Carolina Moderate Coastal Flood Watch | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: Coastal Flood Watch
Desc: * 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...
Areas: Currituck County NC
Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Future
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Virginia Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 20 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: High Surf Advisory
Desc: * 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...
Areas: Virginia Beach city VA
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Maryland, Virginia Moderate Coastal Flood Watch | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: Coastal Flood Watch
Desc: * 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...
Areas: Worcester County MD, Accomack County VA, Northampton County VA
Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Future
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
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Virginia Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Desc: * 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...
Areas: Virginia Beach city VA
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Maryland, Virginia Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 20 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: High Surf Advisory
Desc: * 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...
Areas: Worcester County MD, Accomack County VA, Northampton County VA
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 20 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: High Surf Advisory
Desc: * 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...
Areas: Currituck County NC
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Virginia Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Desc: * 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 Coastal Flood Watch, one
to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk...
Areas: Chesapeake city VA, Suffolk city VA, Norfolk city VA, Portsmouth city VA
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Maryland Moderate Coastal Flood Watch | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: Coastal Flood Watch
Desc: * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Inland Worcester County.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical...
Areas: Worcester County MD
Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Future
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia Severe Freeze Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 02:41
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 5:41AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: Freeze Warning
Desc: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west
central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected...
Areas: Ashe County NC, Alleghany County NC, Watauga County NC, Tazewell County VA, Smyth County VA, Bland County VA, Giles County VA, Wythe County VA, Pulaski County VA, Radford city VA, Montgomery County VA, Grayson County VA, Carroll County VA, Galax city VA, Floyd County VA, Craig County VA, Alleghany County VA, Covington city VA, Bath County VA, Mercer County WV, Summers County WV, Monroe County WV, Greenbrier County WV
Severity: Severe
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:41
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
North Carolina, Virginia Minor Frost Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:41
Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 5:41AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event: Frost Advisory
Desc: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Surry and Wilkes Counties. In Virginia,
Amherst, Bedford, Patrick, Botetourt, Franklin, Roanoke, and
Rockbridge Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive...
Areas: Surry County NC, Wilkes County NC, Roanoke County VA, Roanoke city VA, Salem city VA, Botetourt County VA, Rockbridge County VA, Buena Vista city VA, Lexington city VA, Patrick County VA, Franklin County VA, Bedford County VA, Amherst County VA
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:41
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Guam Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 02:28
Flash Flood Warning issued October 17 at 7:28PM ChST until October 18 at 3:30AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: Flash Flood Warning
Desc: FFWGUM
The National Weather Service in Tiyan has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Guam...
* Until 330 AM ChST Sunday.
* At 728 PM ChST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the
warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen and
torrential rain will continue through the night. Flash flooding is
ongoing or...
Severity: Severe
Urgency: Immediate
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:28
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 10:30
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
North Carolina Severe Coastal Flood Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 02:02
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: Coastal Flood Warning
Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore
currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to
4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE......
Areas: Hyde County NC
Severity: Severe
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:02
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:15
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/17/2026 02:02
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore
currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large
breaking waves of 8 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet inundation above
ground level expected in low-lying...
Areas: Dare County NC
Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:02
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:15
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:02
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore
currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large
breaking waves of 8 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 3 feet inundation above
ground level expected in low-lying...
Areas: Dare County NC
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:02
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:15
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
North Carolina Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 10/17/2026 02:02
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore
currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to
4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE......
Areas: Hyde County NC
Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:02
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:15
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:02
High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: High Surf Advisory
Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore
currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to
4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE......
Areas: Hyde County NC
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:02
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:15
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North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:02
High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: High Surf Advisory
Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore
currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up
to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the
High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet
expected in the surf zone.
*...
Areas: Carteret County NC
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:02
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:15
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
North Carolina Severe Coastal Flood Warning | Effective 10/17/2026 02:02
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: Coastal Flood Warning
Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore
currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large
breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For
the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above
ground level expected in low-...
Areas: Dare County NC
Severity: Severe
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:02
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:15
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
North Carolina Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:02
High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: High Surf Advisory
Desc: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore
currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large
breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For
the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above
ground level expected in low-...
Areas: Dare County NC
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:02
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:15
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Texas Severe Local Area Emergency | Effective 10-17-2026 02:00
North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:02
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Desc: * WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, Bogue Sound, the
Newport and White Oak Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and
areas in North Topsail Beach, the lower New River, and
adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN......
Areas: Carteret County NC, Onslow County NC
Severity: Minor
Urgency: Expected
Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:02
Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 14:15
Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
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