Richmond, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 5:56 pm -> 2026-10-19 @ 2:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-10-19 @ 9:00 am -> 2026-10-19 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 5:56 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 6:56PM EDT until October 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EDT Monday. * 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): | Newport News |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-19 @ 11:00 am -> 2026-10-20 @ 1:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...City of Newport News. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * 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): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-21 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 21 at 7:00PM 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. |
| Alert: | High Surf Advisory |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-21 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | High Surf Advisory issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 21 at 7:00PM 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 Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible 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 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Newport News |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-20 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-10-21 @ 9:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...City of Newport News. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * 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 Watch |
| Area(s): | Surry; James City |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-20 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-10-21 @ 9:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Surry and James City Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * 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 Watch |
| Area(s): | Isle of Wight |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-20 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-10-21 @ 9:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 21 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 expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Isle of Wight County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * 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 Watch |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-20 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-10-21 @ 8:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM 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 Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible 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 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-19 @ 11:00 pm -> 2026-10-21 @ 8:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. |
| Alert: | Coastal Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Hampton/Poquoson |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-19 @ 11:00 am -> 2026-10-20 @ 1:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Cities of Hampton and Poquoson. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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 Advisory |
| Area(s): | Isle of Wight |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-19 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-10-20 @ 5:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 20 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Isle of Wight County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * 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): | Chesapeake; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-19 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-10-20 @ 5:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 20 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Cities of Chesapeake and Suffolk, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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 Advisory |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 10:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-19 @ 11:00 am -> 2026-10-19 @ 11:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-10-18 @ 2:01 pm |
| Headline: | Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 3:01PM EDT until October 20 at 12:00AM 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. |
| Alert: | Freeze Warning |
| Area(s): | Frederick; Carroll; Culpeper; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 12:50 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-19 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-10-19 @ 8:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-10-18 @ 12:50 pm |
| Headline: | Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 1:50PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Carroll and Frederick Counties. In Virginia, Culpeper, Fauquier, and Western Loudoun Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the coldest temperatures in valleys and other low lying areas. |
| Alert: | Frost Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northern Baltimore; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Fairfax; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 12:50 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-19 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-10-19 @ 8:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-10-18 @ 12:50 pm |
| Headline: | Frost Advisory issued October 18 at 1:50PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Maryland and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. |
| Alert: | Frost Advisory |
| Area(s): | Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming |
| Effective: | 2026-10-18 @ 12:17 pm -> 2026-10-18 @ 8:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-10-19 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-10-19 @ 8:00 am |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-10-18 @ 12:17 pm |
| Headline: | Frost Advisory issued October 18 at 1:17PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. |
