Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 6:50PM EDT until September 28 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
September 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex,
and Mathews Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Monday.
* 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.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Area Description:
Westmoreland; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Mathews
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov