Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 20 at 7:25PM EDT until October 22 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 4:25pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov