Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Weather Alerts

Virginia Beach (city) County5:21 PM EDT36.73°N, 76.04°W

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 9:00 PM Thu·Issued 1:55 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 1:55PM EDT until October 22 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Details

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 High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 8 feet in the surf zone.

Where: Virginia Beach.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening.

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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

What to do

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.

Areas: Virginia Beach

High Surf Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 7:00 PM Thu·Issued 1:55 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Wakefield VA

High Surf Advisory issued October 22 at 1:55PM EDT until October 22 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Details

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 High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 8 feet in the surf zone.

Where: Virginia Beach.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening.

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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

What to do

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.

Areas: Virginia Beach

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