Virginia Beach, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 24 at 6:19AM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * 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. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Chesapeake; Hampton/Poquoson; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 6:19AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Poquoson, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Friday. * 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 2 to 3 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. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 6:19AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * 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 2 to 3 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. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | New Kent; Gloucester; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; York |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 6:19AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...New Kent, Gloucester, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen and York Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Friday. * 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 2 to 3 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. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Prince George; Charles City; Surry; James City; Newport News; Isle of Wight |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 6:19AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Prince George (including Hopewell), Charles City, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight, and Newport News. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Friday. * 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. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 6:19AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * 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. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Mathews; Western Essex; Eastern Essex |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 6:19AM EDT until September 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * 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 2 to 3 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. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 24 at 6:19AM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * 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 2 to 3 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. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 24 at 6:19AM EDT until September 24 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * 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. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 5:19 am |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 24 at 6:19AM EDT until September 24 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. * 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 2 to 3 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. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Western Currituck; Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton; Norfolk; Portsmouth |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 4:29 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 4:29 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-24 @ 4:29 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued September 24 at 5:29AM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck and Western Currituck Counties. In Virginia, Northampton, Accomack, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Charles; King George |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:10 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:10 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-09-24 @ 2:10 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 24 at 3:10AM EDT until September 25 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two and a half to three feet above normal. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 6:50 AM and 7:13 PM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 2:00 PM and 2:18 AM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 3:19 PM and 3:37 AM. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:10 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:10 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 9:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-09-24 @ 2:10 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 24 at 3:10AM EDT until September 25 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Friday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach buildings near King Street and Union Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 7:22 AM and 7:45 PM. |
