Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 22 at 2:10AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:10pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip
currents is expected. 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 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...Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. For
the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday
afternoon through late Thursday night.
* 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.
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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov