Richmond, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Botetourt, VA; Franklin, VA; Roanoke, VA; City of Roanoke, VA; City of Salem, VA |
| Effective: | 21apeor47ap -> 22aaeor45aa |
| Onset: | 21apeor47ap -> 22aaeor45aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 21apeor47ap |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued August 21 at 10:47PM EDT until August 22 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, Botetourt, City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Franklin and Roanoke. * WHEN...Until 845 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. Local media have reported water rescues earlier this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1046 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Big Bear Rock Branch, Back Creek, Carvin Creek and Buffalo Creek. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Boones Mill, Catawba, Cave Spring and Hollins. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Westmoreland; Northumberland |
| Effective: | 21apeor46ap -> 23apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 22aaeor0aa -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor46ap |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued August 21 at 10:46PM EDT until August 23 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 6 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor46ap |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued August 21 at 10:46PM EDT until August 22 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk for rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. 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 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 High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Very dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected, as well as the wave action resulting in significant beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor46ap |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued August 21 at 10:46PM EDT until August 22 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents is expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Very dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected, as well as the wave action resulting in significant beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Westmoreland; Northumberland |
| Effective: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor46ap |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 10:46PM EDT until August 22 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 6 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Richmond; Lancaster; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex |
| Effective: | 21apeor46ap -> 23aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor46ap |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued August 21 at 10:46PM EDT until August 23 at 6:00AM 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 Coastal Flood Warning, one to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Richmond, Lancaster, New Kent, Gloucester, Middlesex, Mathews, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 21apeor46ap -> 22apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor46ap |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued August 21 at 10:46PM EDT until August 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents is expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Very dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected, as well as the wave action resulting in significant beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 21apeor46ap -> 22apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor46ap |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued August 21 at 10:46PM EDT until August 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk for rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. 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 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 High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Very dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected, as well as the wave action resulting in significant beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 21apeor46ap -> 22apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor46ap |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued August 21 at 10:46PM EDT until August 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents is expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Very dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected, as well as the wave action resulting in significant beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 21apeor46ap -> 22apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor46ap |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued August 21 at 10:46PM EDT until August 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk for rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. 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 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 High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Very dangerous swimming and surfing conditions are expected, as well as the wave action resulting in significant beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Charles City; Surry; James City; Isle of Wight; Norfolk/Portsmouth; Suffolk; Chesapeake; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson |
| Effective: | 21apeor46ap -> 22apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 21apeor46ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor46ap |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued August 21 at 10:46PM EDT until August 22 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...One to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Charles City, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight, Norfolk/Portsmouth, York, Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Suffolk and Chesapeake. * WHEN...Until 5 PM 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. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Charles; King George |
| Effective: | 21apeor45ap -> 24aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 22aaeor0aa -> 22aaeor45aa |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 21apeor45ap |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 10:45PM EDT until August 24 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday, 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 to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 3:46 AM and 4:20 PM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 2:50 AM and 3:12 PM. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 7:40 AM and 8:14 PM. |
| Alert: | Flash Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Stokes, NC; Surry, NC; Carroll, VA; Patrick, VA |
| Effective: | 21apeor13ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 21apeor13ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 21apeor13ap |
| Headline: | Flash Flood Warning issued August 21 at 10:13PM EDT until August 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
FFWRNK The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Stokes County in north central North Carolina... Eastern Surry County in northwestern North Carolina... South Central Carroll County in southwestern Virginia... Southern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia... * Until 100 AM EDT. * At 1013 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... Mount Airy... Flat Rock... Pilot Mountain... Walnut Cove... Stuart... Danbury... Francisco... This includes the following streams and drainages... Anglin Branch and Ararat River. |
| Alert: | Tropical Cyclone Statement |
| Area(s): | Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; Surry; James City; Isle of Wight; Norfolk/Portsmouth; Suffolk; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; Eastern Essex; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson |
| Effective: | 21apeor47ap |
| Onset: | 21apeor47ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor47ap |
| Headline: | Tropical Cyclone Statement issued August 21 at 7:47PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
HLSAKQ This product covers CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE **ERIN MOVING AWAY FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - All watches and warnings have been canceled * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 390 miles east-southeast of Ocean City MD or about 440 miles east of Norfolk VA - 36.8N 68.2W - Storm Intensity 100 mph - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 20 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Erin, currently about 420 miles ENE of Cape Hatteras, NC, continues to move northeast away from the coast. Erin will continue to move northeastward with the center of the storm tracking well offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast. The tropical storm force wind threat has come to an end for the local area with Erin moving further away. Erin will continue to bring high surf, significant dune and beach erosion and moderate to locally major tidal flooding to the area. Seas of 12 to 18 feet over the coastal waters remain possible this evening into tonight which will allow for significant beach and dune erosion for the coast especially around the times of high tide. In addition, moderate to locally major coastal flooding is expected during the high tide cycle this evening and tonight with inundation of 1 to 3 feet above normally high ground. A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect for the Atlantic coast from Corolla, NC to Ocean City, MD, areas adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point south, tidal portions of the James, York, and Rappahannock Rivers as well as adjacent estuaries. A Coastal Flood Warning is also in effect for areas adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay north of Windmill Point through the bay side of the lower Maryland Eastern Shore, and the southern shore of the Potomac River, as well as adjacent estuaries. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect for areas along the Atlantic coast, Chesapeake Bay, and tidal rivers. * OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS: Along the Atlantic coast from Fenwick Island Delaware to Duck North Carolina, expect waves to build to 12 to 18 ft today. These large waves combined with increased water levels will likely allow for significant beach and dune erosion. There is a high risk of rip currents along the shoreline through Friday, and a high risk of rip currents will likely continue into the weekend. * WIND: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: If you are prone to coastal flooding or ocean overwash be prepared for the possibility of a quick rise in water levels. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see www.readyvirginia.gov, readync.org or mema.maryland.gov - For the latest weather and storm information go to weather.gov/wakefield NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Wakefield VA regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. |
| Alert: | Tropical Cyclone Statement |
| Area(s): | Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; Surry; James City; Isle of Wight; Norfolk/Portsmouth; Suffolk; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; Eastern Essex; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson |
| Effective: | 21apeor59ap |
| Onset: | 21apeor59ap -> 22aaeor0aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 21apeor59ap |
| Headline: | Tropical Cyclone Statement issued August 21 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
HLSAKQ This product covers CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE **ERIN MOVING AWAY FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Accomack, Eastern Currituck, Northampton, Virginia Beach, and Western Currituck * STORM INFORMATION: - About 350 miles east-southeast of Ocean City MD or about 400 miles east of Norfolk VA - 36.4N 69.1W - Storm Intensity 100 mph - Movement Northeast or 50 degrees at 20 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Hurricane Erin, currently about 370 miles ENE of Cape Hatteras, NC, continues to move northeast away from the coast. Erin will continue to move northeastward with the center of the storm tracking well offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast. However, Erin is expected to grow in size, and tropical storm force gusts are expected to continue through this evening across Virginia Beach, Currituck County, as well as the Maryland, Virginia and northeast North Carolina Coastal Waters. Winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph are possible close to the coast south of Chincoteague. Regardless of the exact track, Erin will continue to bring high surf, significant dune and beach erosion and moderate to locally major tidal flooding to the area. Seas of 12 to 18 feet over the coastal waters remain possible this evening into tonight which will allow for significant beach and dune erosion for the coast especially around the times of high tide. In addition, moderate to locally major coastal flooding is expected during the high tide cycle this evening and tonight with inundation of 1 to 3 feet above normally high ground. A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect for the Atlantic coast from Corolla, NC to Ocean City, MD, areas adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point south, tidal portions of the James, York, and Rappahannock Rivers as well as adjacent estuaries. A Coastal Flood Warning is also now in effect for areas adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay north of Windmill Point through the bay side of the lower Maryland Eastern Shore, and the southern shore of the Potomac River, as well as adjacent estuaries. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * SURGE: Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across all of the shoreline from Maryland through Virginia to NE North Carolina, including the lower and middle Chesapeake Bay. If realized, these impacts include: - Widespread storm surge flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. - Sections of low-lying vulnerable roads, parking lots and property will likely become flooded. Driving conditions could become dangerous in places where flooding covers the road. - Moderate to severe beach erosion is likely, including heavy surf possibly breaching dunes, especially in vulnerable locations. Strong and dangerous rip currents are likely. - Minor to moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is likely. A few small craft broken away from moorings. Elsewhere across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, little to no impact is anticipated. * OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS: Along the Atlantic coast from Fenwick Island Delaware to Duck North Carolina, expect waves to build to 12 to 18 ft today. These large waves combined with increased water levels will likely allow for significant beach and dune erosion. There is a high risk of rip currents along the shoreline through Friday, and a high risk of rip currents will likely continue into the weekend. * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across the area close to the shoreline from Chincoteague VA to Duck NC. A north wind continues to gust to 35 to 45 mph along the Atlantic coast of Virginia Beach and the Currituck Outer Banks. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, especially if soils are saturated. Some roadway signs will sustain damage. - A few roads will be impassable from debris. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages. Elsewhere across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: A mandatory evacuation for the off-road area of Corolla has been effective as of 9 AM EDT Wednesday August 20th. * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: If you are prone to coastal flooding or ocean overwash be prepared for the possibility of a quick rise in water levels. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see www.readyvirginia.gov, readync.org or mema.maryland.gov - For the latest weather and storm information go to weather.gov/wakefield NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Wakefield VA around 8 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. |