Richmond, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Chesapeake; Hampton/Poquoson; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth |
| Effective: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 1:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 1:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 12:07PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Hampton/Poquoson, Norfolk and Portsmouth Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 1:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 27 at 12:07PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high rip current risk. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. 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 around two 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): | New Kent; Gloucester; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; York |
| Effective: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 2:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 2:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 12:07PM EDT until September 27 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one foot 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 3 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Westmoreland; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Mathews |
| Effective: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 4:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 27 at 12:07PM EDT until September 27 at 5:00PM 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...Westmoreland, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex and Mathews Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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 around two 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: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 4:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Warning issued September 27 at 12:07PM EDT until September 27 at 5:00PM 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...Surry, James City, Newport News and Isle of Wight Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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 around two 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): | Richmond; Western Essex; Eastern Essex |
| Effective: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 5:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 12:07PM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Richmond, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 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. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Eastern Currituck; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 12:07PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...High rip current risk. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...through this evening. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-09-27 @ 11:07 am |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 12:07PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high rip current risk. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. 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 around two 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): | Charles; King George |
| Effective: | 2026-09-27 @ 8:25 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 4:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-27 @ 8:25 am -> 2026-09-28 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-09-27 @ 8:25 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 9:25AM EDT until September 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to two feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday, 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 one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 3:56 PM and 4:15 AM. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 8:59 PM and 9:25 AM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 5:05 PM and 5:31 AM. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria |
| Effective: | 2026-09-27 @ 8:25 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 4:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-27 @ 8:25 am -> 2026-09-28 @ 10:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-09-27 @ 8:25 am |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 9:25AM EDT until September 28 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one half 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 11 AM EDT Monday, 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 one to one and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 9:19 AM and 9:31 PM. |
