Beach Hazard Statement

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Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 328 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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. Breaking waves of 3 to 4 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. SEWELLS POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/11 PM 4.6 1.8 1.4 1 MINOR 20/11 AM 5.0 2.2 1.4 1 MINOR 21/12 AM 4.6 1.8 1.6 1-2 MINOR 21/12 PM 5.1 2.3 1.6 1-2 MINOR 22/12 AM 4.4 1.6 1.6 2 NONE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/10 PM 4.5 1.6 1.1 2 NONE 20/10 AM 4.9 2.0 1.1 2 NONE 20/11 PM 4.6 1.7 1.4 2 NONE 21/11 AM 5.1 2.2 1.4 2 MINOR 22/12 AM 4.5 1.6 1.5 2 NONE LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/11 PM 4.1 1.4 1.2 1 NONE 20/11 AM 4.8 2.1 1.5 1 MINOR 21/12 AM 4.2 1.5 1.4 1 NONE 21/12 PM 4.8 2.1 1.5 1 MINOR 22/12 AM 4.2 1.5 1.6 1 NONE COROLLA NC MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/09 PM 5.6 1.9 1.4 4 MINOR 20/10 AM 5.9 2.2 1.1 3 MINOR 20/10 PM 5.5 1.8 1.5 4 NONE 21/10 AM 6.0 2.3 1.4 4-5 MINOR 21/11 PM 5.1 1.4 1.4 5 NONE 22/11 AM 6.0 2.3 1.5 5 MINOR &&