Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 22 at 2:57PM EDT until September 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to three
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster,
Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT
Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 AM Wednesday
to 8 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
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; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Mathews; Western Essex; Eastern Essex
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov