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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1231 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
VAZ076-078-084>086-518-520>522-242000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250824T2000Z/
Richmond-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-
Eastern King William-Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-
Eastern Essex-
1231 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Richmond, Lancaster, Gloucester, Middlesex, Mathews,
Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, Western Essex
and Eastern Essex Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 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 half 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
TAPPAHANNOCK VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.9 FT, MODERATE 1.4 FT, MAJOR 1.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/03 PM 3.0 0.9 0.9 1 MINOR
25/04 AM 2.9 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
25/04 PM 2.8 0.7 0.7 1 NONE
26/04 AM 2.5 0.4 0.6 1 NONE
26/05 PM 2.5 0.4 0.4 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/12 PM 3.1 1.7 1.5 1 MINOR
25/01 AM 3.0 1.6 1.4 1 MINOR
25/12 PM 2.9 1.5 1.4 1 NONE
26/12 AM 2.5 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
26/01 PM 2.5 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
27/02 AM 2.5 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/11 AM 4.1 1.4 1.1 1 NONE
24/11 PM 4.0 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
25/11 AM 3.9 1.2 0.9 1 NONE
25/11 PM 3.6 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
26/12 PM 3.6 0.9 0.6 1 NONE
27/12 AM 3.3 0.6 0.6 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.4 FT, MAJOR 2.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/11 AM 3.9 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
24/11 PM 3.8 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
25/11 AM 3.7 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
26/12 AM 3.5 0.9 0.9 1 NONE
26/12 PM 3.4 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
27/12 AM 3.1 0.5 0.7 1 NONE
GYWNNS ISLAND VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/12 PM 2.4 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
25/01 AM 2.4 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
25/12 PM 2.3 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
26/01 AM 2.1 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
26/02 PM 2.0 0.6 0.5 1 NONE
27/02 AM 1.8 0.4 0.5 1 NONE
WEST POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/01 PM 5.1 1.6 1.8 1 MINOR
25/01 AM 4.8 1.3 1.5 1 NONE
25/02 PM 4.7 1.2 1.4 1 NONE
26/02 AM 4.3 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
26/02 PM 4.5 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
27/02 AM 4.1 0.6 1.1 1 NONE
&&
$$
MDZ021>023-250045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250825T1100Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
1231 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 6 AM EDT early
this morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM EDT
Monday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/06 AM 3.8 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR
24/06 PM 3.6 1.6 1.5 1 MINOR
25/06 AM 3.6 1.6 1.4 1 MINOR
25/06 PM 3.0 1.0 0.9 1-2 NONE
26/07 AM 2.9 0.9 0.7 1-2 NONE
26/07 PM 2.7 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/03 PM 3.6 1.5 1.3 1 MINOR
25/03 AM 3.6 1.5 1.3 1 MINOR
25/04 PM 3.2 1.1 0.9 1-2 MINOR
26/03 AM 2.9 0.8 0.8 2 NONE
26/04 PM 2.8 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/01 PM 3.3 1.1 1.6 1 NONE
25/02 AM 3.5 1.3 1.5 1 MINOR
25/03 PM 3.3 1.1 1.4 1 NONE
26/03 AM 3.1 0.9 1.1 1 NONE
26/03 PM 2.8 0.6 0.9 1 NONE
27/04 AM 2.7 0.5 0.8 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ075-077-250045-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250825T0900Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-
1231 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Monday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
LEWISETTA VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/02 PM 3.2 1.7 1.6 1 MINOR
25/03 AM 3.1 1.6 1.4 1 MINOR
25/03 PM 2.9 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
26/03 AM 2.6 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
26/04 PM 2.5 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
27/04 AM 2.5 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 5.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/05 PM 3.6 1.7 1.5 1 MINOR
25/05 AM 3.6 1.7 1.5 1 MINOR
25/05 PM 3.2 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
26/06 AM 2.9 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
26/06 PM 2.7 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/12 PM 3.1 1.7 1.5 1 MINOR
25/01 AM 3.0 1.6 1.4 1 MINOR
25/12 PM 2.9 1.5 1.4 1 NONE
26/12 AM 2.5 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
26/01 PM 2.5 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
27/02 AM 2.5 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
&&
$$
MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-250000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
1231 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 4 ft will result in rough surf
conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In North
Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia
Beach.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore
break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom
causing neck and back injuries.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$