Virginia Beach, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Flash Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Cumberland, VA; Powhatan, VA |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:03 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 3:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:03 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 1:03 am |
| Headline: | Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:03AM EDT until September 23 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Cumberland County in central Virginia... Powhatan County in central Virginia... * Until 400 AM EDT. * At 203 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated that moderate to heavy rain was falling across the warned area. There have been reports of up to 5.5 inches of rain since 10 PM across western Powhatan County. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Powhatan, Cumberland, Tobaccoville, Ballsville, Sunnyside, Trenholm, Macon, Guinea Mills, Clinton, Hatchers, Belona, Oak Forest, Ashby, Whiteville, Grays Siding, Lake Powhatan, Tamworth, Provost and Rock Castle. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM 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 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. 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: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM 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...New Kent, Gloucester, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen and York Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 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: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Surry; James City; Newport News; Isle of Wight |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM 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...Surry, James City, Newport News and Isle of Wight Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 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: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| 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 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, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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 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): | Prince George; Charles City |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM 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) and Charles City Counties along the James River. * WHEN...Until 4 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 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: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 3:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 25 at 4:00AM 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...Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Poquoson, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. * WHEN...Until 4 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: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM 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 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. 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: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| 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 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, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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 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: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 1:53AM 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: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| 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 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, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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 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: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM 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 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. 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 Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-23 @ 12:53 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 1:53AM EDT until September 23 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| 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 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, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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 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 Watch |
| Area(s): | Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria |
| Effective: | 2026-09-22 @ 9:10 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 5:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 9:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-09-22 @ 9:10 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Watch issued September 22 at 10:10PM EDT until September 25 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one and a half feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 6:38 AM and 7:07 PM. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Charles; King George |
| Effective: | 2026-09-22 @ 9:10 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 5:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-22 @ 9:10 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-09-22 @ 9:10 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 10:10PM EDT until September 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 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 6:06 AM and 6:35 PM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 2:12 AM and 2:41 PM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 12:57 AM and 1:19 PM. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria |
| Effective: | 2026-09-22 @ 9:10 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 5:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-22 @ 9:10 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 1:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-09-22 @ 9:10 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 22 at 10:10PM EDT until September 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one and a half feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level possible in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday, especially around the time of high tide. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 6:38 AM and 7:07 PM. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Western Currituck; Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-22 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 7:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-23 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-22 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued September 22 at 3:01PM 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 expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck and Western Currituck Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
