Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 6:00PM EDT until September 28 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
up to one half 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...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM this
evening to 5 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
Westmoreland; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Mathews
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov