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Beach Hazards Statement 6, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 16, 2016, 4:31 AM EDT for Worcester County, Maryland; Accomack County, Northampton County, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Currituck County, North Carolina. It was in force for 39 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016, 4:31 AM EDT (08:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 17, 2016, 7:59 PM EDT
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
Counties Worcester County, MD, Currituck County, NC, Accomack County, VA, City of Virginia Beach, VA, Northampton County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 80 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 757 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 99 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
376 WHUS41 KAKQ 160831 CFWAKQ COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA 431 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016 MDZ025-VAZ099-100-161645- /O.NEW.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.160916T0831Z-160917T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.RP.S.0001.160916T0831Z-160917T0000Z/ MARYLAND BEACHES-ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON- 431 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT...WHICH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING. A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING. * HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. * SURF HEIGHT: AROUND 4 FEET * TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS AROUND 200 PM FOR THE ATLANTIC COAST OF THE EASTERN SHORE. * OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS... LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE. CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER. PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT... HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE... WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF. IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT... BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER. && $$ NCZ102-VAZ098-161645- /O.NEW.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.160916T0831Z-160917T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.RP.S.0001.160916T0831Z-160917T0000Z/ EASTERN CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH- 431 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT...WHICH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING. A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING. * HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. * SURF HEIGHT: 4 TO 6 FEET. * TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS BETWEEN 130 AND 200 PM FOR VIRGINIA BEACH AND THE CURRITUCK OUTER BANKS. * OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS... LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE. CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER. PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT... HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE... WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF. IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT... BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER. && $$ $$
9 follow-up statements
016
WHUS41 KAKQ 161015
CFWAKQ
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
615 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
VAZ100-161815-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0021.160916T1100Z-160916T1400Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160917T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-160917T0000Z/
NORTHAMPTON-
615 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...NUISANCE FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH HIGH TIDE THIS MORNING...
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: AROUND 4 FEET
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS AROUND 200 PM FOR THE ATLANTIC COAST OF THE
EASTERN SHORE.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
* LOCATION: INLETS AND ESTUARIES OF SOUTHERN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.
* TIMING: AROUND HIGH TIDE THIS MORNING.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS COULD LEAD
TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
OYSTER VA
MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 7.1 5.8 1.3 1 MINOR
16/09 PM 7.1 6.2 0.9 1 MINOR
17/09 AM 6.6 6.1 0.5 1 NONE
17/10 PM 6.6 6.2 0.4 1 NONE
18/10 AM 6.5 6.3 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 6.3 6.0 0.3 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.2 3.4 0.8 2 NONE
16/09 PM 4.1 3.5 0.6 2 NONE
17/09 AM 3.9 3.6 0.3 2 NONE
17/10 PM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/10 AM 3.8 3.7 0.1 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.5 3.4 0.1 1 NONE
$$
VAZ089-090-093-096-524-161800-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0021.160916T1300Z-160916T1800Z/
SURRY-JAMES CITY-ISLE OF WIGHT-SUFFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS-
615 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...NUISANCE FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH HIGH TIDE THIS MORNING AND
EARLY AFTERNOON...
* LOCATION: THE LOWER JAMES RIVER AND ADJACENT TIDAL ESTUARIES.
* TIMING: PRIMARILY BETWEEN 10 AM AND 1 PM TODAY.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS COULD LEAD
TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/12 PM 3.6 2.6 1.0 1 MINOR
17/12 AM 3.5 2.6 0.9 1 MINOR
17/01 PM 3.2 2.7 0.5 1 NONE
18/01 AM 3.0 2.6 0.4 1 NONE
18/02 PM 3.0 2.8 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 AM 2.7 2.5 0.2 1 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.2 3.2 1.0 2-3 NONE
16/10 PM 4.1 3.3 0.8 2 NONE
17/10 AM 3.9 3.4 0.5 1 NONE
17/11 PM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
$$
VAZ084-086-523-525-161500-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0021.160916T1200Z-160916T1500Z/
GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS-YORK-HAMPTON/POQUOSON-
615 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...NUISANCE FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH HIGH TIDE THIS MORNING...
* LOCATION: THE LOWER YORK RIVER AND TIDAL ESTUARIES ADJACENT TO
MOBJACK BAY.
* TIMING: PRIMARILY BETWEEN 9 AND 10 AM THIS MORNING.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS COULD LEAD
TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
MOBJACK BAY VA
MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 3.9 3.1 0.8 2 NONE
16/10 PM 3.9 3.1 0.8 2 NONE
17/10 AM 3.8 3.3 0.5 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.4 3.1 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.0 3.1 0.9 2 NONE
16/10 PM 3.9 3.1 0.8 2 NONE
17/10 AM 3.7 3.2 0.5 1-2 NONE
17/10 PM 3.4 3.1 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.2 3.2 1.0 2-3 NONE
16/10 PM 4.1 3.3 0.8 2 NONE
17/10 AM 3.9 3.4 0.5 1 NONE
17/11 PM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
$$
NCZ102-VAZ098-161815-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160917T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-160917T0000Z/
EASTERN CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH-
615 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: 4 TO 6 FEET.
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS BETWEEN 130 AND 200 PM FOR VIRGINIA BEACH
AND THE CURRITUCK OUTER BANKS.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
$$
MDZ025-VAZ099-161815-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160917T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-160917T0000Z/
MARYLAND BEACHES-ACCOMACK-
615 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: AROUND 4 FEET
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS AROUND 200 PM FOR THE ATLANTIC COAST OF THE
EASTERN SHORE.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
$$
$$364
WHUS41 KAKQ 161359
CFWAKQ
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
959 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
VAZ100-162200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.CF.S.0021.000000T0000Z-160917T0600Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160917T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-160917T0000Z/
NORTHAMPTON-
959 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...NUISANCE FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH HIGH TIDE THIS EVENING...
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: AROUND 4 FEET
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS AROUND 200 PM FOR THE ATLANTIC COAST OF THE
EASTERN SHORE.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
* LOCATION: INLETS AND ESTUARIES OF SOUTHERN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
COULD LEAD TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
COULD LEAD TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 6.0 4.9 1.1 4 NONE
16/09 PM 5.9 5.2 0.7 3-4 NONE
17/10 AM 5.6 5.2 0.4 3 NONE
17/10 PM 5.4 5.1 0.3 2-3 NONE
18/11 AM 5.6 5.3 0.3 2 NONE
18/11 PM 5.3 5.0 0.3 2 NONE
OYSTER VA
MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 6.8 5.8 1.0 1 MINOR
16/09 PM 6.9 6.2 0.7 1 MINOR
17/09 AM 6.6 6.1 0.5 1 NONE
17/10 PM 6.6 6.2 0.4 1 NONE
18/10 AM 6.5 6.3 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 6.3 6.0 0.3 1 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/11 AM 2.8 2.1 0.7 2 MINOR
16/11 PM 2.7 2.1 0.6 2 NONE
17/11 AM 2.5 2.2 0.3 1-2 NONE
18/12 AM 2.3 2.1 0.2 1 NONE
18/12 PM 2.5 2.3 0.2 1 NONE
19/01 AM 2.2 2.1 0.1 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.2 3.4 0.8 2 NONE
16/09 PM 4.1 3.5 0.6 2 NONE
17/09 AM 3.9 3.6 0.3 2 NONE
17/10 PM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/10 AM 3.8 3.7 0.1 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.5 3.4 0.1 1 NONE
$$
VAZ089-090-093-096-524-162200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.CF.S.0021.000000T0000Z-160917T0700Z/
SURRY-JAMES CITY-ISLE OF WIGHT-SUFFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS-
959 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...NUISANCE FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH HIGH TIDE THIS MORNING AND
EVENING...
* LOCATION: THE LOWER JAMES RIVER AND ADJACENT TIDAL ESTUARIES.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
COULD LEAD TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
COULD LEAD TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/12 PM 3.5 2.6 0.9 1 MINOR
17/12 AM 3.5 2.6 0.9 1 MINOR
17/01 PM 3.2 2.7 0.5 1 NONE
18/01 AM 3.0 2.6 0.4 1 NONE
18/02 PM 3.0 2.8 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 AM 2.7 2.5 0.2 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 3.9 3.1 0.8 2 NONE
16/10 PM 3.9 3.1 0.8 2 NONE
17/10 AM 3.7 3.2 0.5 1-2 NONE
17/10 PM 3.4 3.1 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.2 3.2 1.0 3 NONE
16/10 PM 4.1 3.3 0.8 2-3 NONE
17/10 AM 3.9 3.4 0.5 2 NONE
17/11 PM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1-2 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.2 3.2 1.0 2 NONE
16/10 PM 4.1 3.3 0.8 2 NONE
17/10 AM 3.9 3.4 0.5 1 NONE
17/11 PM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
$$
VAZ084-086-523-525-162200-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.CF.S.0021.000000T0000Z-160917T0600Z/
GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS-YORK-HAMPTON/POQUOSON-
959 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...NUISANCE FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH HIGH TIDE THIS EVENING...
* LOCATION: THE LOWER YORK RIVER AND TIDAL ESTUARIES ADJACENT TO
MOBJACK BAY.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
COULD LEAD TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
COULD LEAD TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
WINDMILL POINT VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/11 AM 2.5 1.8 0.7 2 NONE
17/12 AM 2.5 1.8 0.7 2 NONE
17/12 PM 2.4 1.9 0.5 2 NONE
18/12 AM 2.1 1.8 0.3 1-2 NONE
18/01 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1 NONE
MOBJACK BAY VA
MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 3.9 3.1 0.8 2 NONE
16/10 PM 3.9 3.1 0.8 2 NONE
17/10 AM 3.8 3.3 0.5 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.4 3.1 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 3.9 3.1 0.8 2 NONE
16/10 PM 3.9 3.1 0.8 2 NONE
17/10 AM 3.7 3.2 0.5 1-2 NONE
17/10 PM 3.4 3.1 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.2 3.2 1.0 2 NONE
16/10 PM 4.1 3.3 0.8 2 NONE
17/10 AM 3.9 3.4 0.5 1 NONE
17/11 PM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.2 3.2 1.0 3 NONE
16/10 PM 4.1 3.3 0.8 2-3 NONE
17/10 AM 3.9 3.4 0.5 2 NONE
17/11 PM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1-2 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
$$
NCZ102-VAZ098-162200-
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EASTERN CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH-
959 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: 4 TO 6 FEET.
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS BETWEEN 130 AND 200 PM FOR VIRGINIA BEACH
AND THE CURRITUCK OUTER BANKS.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.2 3.2 1.0 3 NONE
16/10 PM 4.1 3.3 0.8 2-3 NONE
17/10 AM 3.9 3.4 0.5 2 NONE
17/11 PM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1-2 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.2 3.2 1.0 3 NONE
16/09 PM 4.2 3.4 0.8 3-4 NONE
17/09 AM 3.9 3.5 0.4 2-3 NONE
17/09 PM 3.7 3.4 0.3 2 NONE
18/10 AM 3.8 3.6 0.2 1 NONE
18/10 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 2 NONE
DUCK NC
MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.5 3.6 0.9 6 NONE
16/08 PM 4.9 4.3 0.6 5-6 NONE
17/08 AM 4.6 4.4 0.2 3-5 NONE
17/09 PM 4.5 4.3 0.2 3 NONE
18/09 AM 4.6 4.5 0.1 2 NONE
18/09 PM 4.3 4.2 0.1 2 NONE
$$
MDZ025-VAZ099-162200-
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MARYLAND BEACHES-ACCOMACK-
959 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: AROUND 4 FEET
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS AROUND 200 PM FOR THE ATLANTIC COAST OF THE
EASTERN SHORE.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 3.0 2.4 0.6 4 NONE
16/09 PM 3.3 2.7 0.6 3-4 NONE
17/09 AM 3.2 2.7 0.5 3 NONE
17/09 PM 3.1 2.7 0.4 3 NONE
18/10 AM 3.1 2.7 0.4 2 NONE
18/10 PM 3.0 2.6 0.4 2 NONE
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/12 PM 3.5 3.0 0.5 2
17/01 AM 3.5 3.0 0.5 1
17/01 PM 3.4 3.1 0.3 1
18/01 AM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1
18/02 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1
19/02 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/11 AM 2.8 2.1 0.7 2 MINOR
16/11 PM 2.7 2.1 0.6 2 NONE
17/11 AM 2.5 2.2 0.3 1-2 NONE
18/12 AM 2.3 2.1 0.2 1 NONE
18/12 PM 2.5 2.3 0.2 1 NONE
19/01 AM 2.2 2.1 0.1 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 4.2 3.4 0.8 2 NONE
16/09 PM 4.1 3.5 0.6 2 NONE
17/09 AM 3.9 3.6 0.3 2 NONE
17/10 PM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/10 AM 3.8 3.7 0.1 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.5 3.4 0.1 1 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 3.5 2.5 1.0 4 NONE
16/09 PM 3.2 2.6 0.6 3-4 NONE
17/09 AM 3.2 2.8 0.4 3 NONE
17/10 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 2-3 NONE
18/10 AM 3.2 2.9 0.3 2 NONE
18/10 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 2 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 AM 6.0 4.9 1.1 4 NONE
16/09 PM 5.9 5.2 0.7 3-4 NONE
17/10 AM 5.6 5.2 0.4 3 NONE
17/10 PM 5.4 5.1 0.3 2-3 NONE
18/11 AM 5.6 5.3 0.3 2 NONE
18/11 PM 5.3 5.0 0.3 2 NONE
$$
$$857
WHUS41 KAKQ 162159
CFWAKQ
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
559 PM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
VAZ089-090-093-096-524-170600-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.CF.S.0021.000000T0000Z-160917T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0017.160916T2159Z-160917T0600Z/
SURRY-JAMES CITY-ISLE OF WIGHT-SUFFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS-
559 PM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* LOCATION: THE LOWER JAMES RIVER AND ADJACENT TIDAL ESTUARIES.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS COULD LEAD
TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS...WAVE ACTION AND / OR
TIDES WILL COMBINE TO CREATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE...AND NEAR
TIDAL RIVERS AND CREEKS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF ROAD CLOSURES AND
MINOR FLOODING OF PROPERTIES. IF TRAVEL IS NECESSARY...DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE
THROUGH WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/12 AM 3.7 2.6 1.1 1 MINOR
17/01 PM 3.3 2.7 0.6 1 MINOR
18/01 AM 3.0 2.6 0.4 1 NONE
18/02 PM 3.0 2.8 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 AM 2.7 2.5 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 PM 3.0 2.9 0.1 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/10 PM 4.2 3.1 1.1 1-2 MINOR
17/10 AM 4.0 3.2 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/10 PM 4.4 3.3 1.1 2-3 MINOR
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/10 PM 4.5 3.3 1.2 2 MINOR
17/10 AM 4.2 3.4 0.8 1 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
$$
VAZ084-086-523-525-170600-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.CF.S.0021.000000T0000Z-160917T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0017.160916T2159Z-160917T0600Z/
GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS-YORK-HAMPTON/POQUOSON-
559 PM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* LOCATION: THE LOWER YORK RIVER AND TIDAL ESTUARIES ADJACENT TO MOBJACK BAY.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS COULD LEAD
TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS...WAVE ACTION AND / OR
TIDES WILL COMBINE TO CREATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE...AND NEAR
TIDAL RIVERS AND CREEKS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF ROAD CLOSURES AND
MINOR FLOODING OF PROPERTIES. IF TRAVEL IS NECESSARY...DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE
THROUGH WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
WINDMILL POINT VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/12 AM 2.7 1.8 0.9 1 NONE
17/12 PM 2.7 1.9 0.8 1 NONE
18/12 AM 2.5 1.8 0.7 1 NONE
18/01 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 PM 2.1 1.9 0.2 1 NONE
MOBJACK BAY VA
MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/10 PM 4.3 3.1 1.2 1 MINOR
17/10 AM 4.1 3.3 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1 NONE
19/11 AM 3.6 3.4 0.2 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/10 PM 4.3 3.1 1.2 1-2 MINOR
17/10 AM 4.0 3.2 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 1 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/10 PM 4.5 3.3 1.2 2 MINOR
17/10 AM 4.2 3.4 0.8 1 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/10 PM 4.4 3.3 1.1 2-3 MINOR
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
$$
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DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-
559 PM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY.
* LOCATION: PORTIONS OF SOMERSET...WICOMICO...AND DORCHESTER COUNTY ADJACENT
TO THE BAY AND TIDAL RIVERS.
* TIMING: WITHIN 2 HOURS EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE EARLY THIS MORNING.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS COULD LEAD
TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS...WAVE ACTION AND / OR
TIDES WILL COMBINE TO CREATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE...AND NEAR
TIDAL RIVERS AND CREEKS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF ROAD CLOSURES AND
MINOR FLOODING OF PROPERTIES. IF TRAVEL IS NECESSARY...DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE
THROUGH WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/05 PM 3.3 2.2 1.1 1 MINOR
17/05 AM 3.4 2.3 1.1 1 MINOR
17/05 PM 3.1 2.3 0.8 1 NONE
18/06 AM 3.1 2.3 0.8 1 NONE
18/07 PM 2.6 2.3 0.3 1-2 NONE
19/07 AM 2.5 2.2 0.3 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MINOR 3.3 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.3 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/02 AM 3.6 2.5 1.1 1 MINOR
17/03 PM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 AM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 1 NONE
19/04 AM 2.8 2.5 0.3 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 AM 3.6 3.0 0.6 1
17/01 PM 3.7 3.1 0.6 1
18/01 AM 3.6 3.0 0.6 1
18/02 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1
19/02 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1
19/03 PM 3.4 3.3 0.1 1
$$
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WESTMORELAND-RICHMOND-NORTHUMBERLAND-LANCASTER-MIDDLESEX-
559 PM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY.
* LOCATION: NORTHERN NECK LOCATIONS ADJACENT TO THE BAY AND POTOMAC RIVER AND
BAYSIDE PORTIONS OF ACCOMACK COUNTY.
* TIMING: WITHIN 2 HOURS EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE EARLY THIS MORNING.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS COULD LEAD
TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS...WAVE ACTION AND / OR
TIDES WILL COMBINE TO CREATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE...AND NEAR
TIDAL RIVERS AND CREEKS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF ROAD CLOSURES AND
MINOR FLOODING OF PROPERTIES. IF TRAVEL IS NECESSARY...DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE
THROUGH WATER OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
LEWISETTA VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/02 AM 2.9 1.8 1.1 1 MINOR
17/02 PM 2.6 1.9 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 AM 2.6 1.8 0.8 1 NONE
18/03 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/04 AM 2.0 1.8 0.2 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/12 AM 2.7 1.8 0.9 1 NONE
17/12 PM 2.7 1.9 0.8 1 NONE
18/12 AM 2.5 1.8 0.7 1 NONE
18/01 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 PM 2.1 1.9 0.2 1 NONE
$$
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NORTHAMPTON-
559 PM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* LOCATION: INLETS AND ESTUARIES OF SOUTHERN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: AROUND 4 FEET
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS AROUND 200 PM FOR THE ATLANTIC COAST OF THE
EASTERN SHORE.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS COULD LEAD
TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
* COASTAL FLOODING:
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 PM 6.0 5.2 0.8 3-4 NONE
17/10 AM 5.9 5.2 0.7 3 NONE
17/10 PM 5.8 5.1 0.7 2 NONE
18/11 AM 5.6 5.3 0.3 2 NONE
18/11 PM 5.3 5.0 0.3 2 NONE
19/11 AM 5.6 5.4 0.2 2 NONE
OYSTER VA
MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 PM 6.7 6.2 0.5 1 NONE
17/09 AM 6.6 6.1 0.5 1 NONE
17/10 PM 6.8 6.2 0.6 1 MINOR
18/10 AM 6.6 6.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 6.3 6.0 0.3 1 NONE
19/11 AM 6.6 6.4 0.2 1 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/11 PM 2.9 2.1 0.8 1-2 MINOR
17/11 AM 2.8 2.2 0.6 1 MINOR
18/12 AM 2.7 2.1 0.6 1 NONE
18/12 PM 2.4 2.3 0.1 1 NONE
19/01 AM 2.2 2.1 0.1 1 NONE
19/01 PM 2.4 2.3 0.1 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 PM 4.3 3.5 0.8 2-3 MINOR
17/09 AM 4.2 3.6 0.6 2 NONE
17/10 PM 4.1 3.5 0.6 1 NONE
18/10 AM 4.0 3.7 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.5 3.4 0.1 1-2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.8 3.7 0.1 1 NONE
$$
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EASTERN CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH-
559 PM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* LOCATION: INLETS AND ESTUARIES OF SOUTHERN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: 4 TO 6 FEET.
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS BETWEEN 2 AND 3 PM FOR VIRGINIA BEACH
AND THE CURRITUCK OUTER BANKS.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/10 PM 4.4 3.3 1.1 2-3 MINOR
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 PM 4.2 3.4 0.8 4 NONE
17/09 AM 4.2 3.5 0.7 3 NONE
17/09 PM 4.1 3.4 0.7 2-3 NONE
18/10 AM 3.9 3.6 0.3 1-2 NONE
18/10 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.9 3.7 0.2 2 NONE
DUCK NC
MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/08 PM 5.2 4.3 0.9 4-6 NONE
17/08 AM 5.0 4.4 0.6 3-4 NONE
17/09 PM 4.9 4.3 0.6 3 NONE
18/09 AM 4.9 4.5 0.4 2 NONE
18/09 PM 4.3 4.2 0.1 2-3 NONE
19/10 AM 4.7 4.6 0.1 2 NONE
$$
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MARYLAND BEACHES-ACCOMACK-
559 PM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: AROUND 4 FEET
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS BETWEEN 3 AND 4 PM FOR THE ATLANTIC COAST OF THE
EASTERN SHORE.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 PM 3.5 2.7 0.8 4 NONE
17/09 AM 3.3 2.7 0.6 3 NONE
17/09 PM 3.5 2.7 0.8 3 NONE
18/10 AM 3.1 2.7 0.4 2 NONE
18/10 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 2-3 NONE
19/11 AM 3.1 2.8 0.3 2 NONE
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 AM 3.6 3.0 0.6 1
17/01 PM 3.7 3.1 0.6 1
18/01 AM 3.6 3.0 0.6 1
18/02 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1
19/02 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1
19/03 PM 3.4 3.3 0.1 1
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/11 PM 2.9 2.1 0.8 1-2 MINOR
17/11 AM 2.8 2.2 0.6 1 MINOR
18/12 AM 2.7 2.1 0.6 1 NONE
18/12 PM 2.4 2.3 0.1 1 NONE
19/01 AM 2.2 2.1 0.1 1 NONE
19/01 PM 2.4 2.3 0.1 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 PM 4.3 3.5 0.8 2-3 MINOR
17/09 AM 4.2 3.6 0.6 2 NONE
17/10 PM 4.1 3.5 0.6 1 NONE
18/10 AM 4.0 3.7 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.5 3.4 0.1 1-2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.8 3.7 0.1 1 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 PM 3.4 2.6 0.8 2-4 NONE
17/09 AM 3.5 2.8 0.7 3 NONE
17/10 PM 3.3 2.6 0.7 2 NONE
18/10 AM 3.2 2.9 0.3 2 NONE
18/10 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 2 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
16/09 PM 6.0 5.2 0.8 3-4 NONE
17/10 AM 5.9 5.2 0.7 3 NONE
17/10 PM 5.8 5.1 0.7 2 NONE
18/11 AM 5.6 5.3 0.3 2 NONE
18/11 PM 5.3 5.0 0.3 2 NONE
19/11 AM 5.6 5.4 0.2 2 NONE
$$
$$053
WHUS41 KAKQ 170900
CFWAKQ
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
500 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
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ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON VA-
500 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
...TIDES APPROACHING MINOR FLOODING...
* LOCATION: ALONG THE CHESAPEAKE BAY IN ACCOMACK AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM MID MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL
AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 PM 3.7 3.1 0.6 1
18/01 AM 3.6 3.0 0.6 1
18/02 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1
19/02 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1
19/03 PM 3.4 3.3 0.1 1
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/11 AM 2.8 2.2 0.6 1 MINOR
18/12 AM 2.7 2.1 0.6 1 NONE
18/12 PM 2.4 2.3 0.1 1 NONE
19/01 AM 2.2 2.1 0.1 1-2 NONE
19/01 PM 2.4 2.3 0.1 1 NONE
20/02 AM 2.1 2.0 0.1 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 4.2 3.6 0.6 1-2 NONE
17/10 PM 4.1 3.5 0.6 1-2 NONE
18/10 AM 4.0 3.7 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.5 3.4 0.1 2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.8 3.7 0.1 1 NONE
19/11 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 1-2 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 3.5 2.8 0.7 3 NONE
17/10 PM 3.3 2.6 0.7 2 NONE
18/10 AM 3.2 2.9 0.3 2 NONE
18/10 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 2 NONE
19/11 PM 2.8 2.5 0.3 2 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 5.9 5.2 0.7 3 NONE
17/10 PM 5.8 5.1 0.7 2-3 NONE
18/11 AM 5.6 5.3 0.3 2 NONE
18/11 PM 5.3 5.0 0.3 2 NONE
19/11 AM 5.6 5.4 0.2 2 NONE
20/12 AM 5.1 4.9 0.2 2 NONE
OYSTER VA
MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 6.6 6.1 0.5 1 NONE
17/10 PM 6.8 6.2 0.6 1 MINOR
18/10 AM 6.6 6.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 6.3 6.0 0.3 1 NONE
19/11 AM 6.6 6.4 0.2 1 NONE
19/11 PM 5.9 5.7 0.2 1 NONE
$$
MDZ025-171000-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
MARYLAND BEACHES-
500 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS CANCELLED THE BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 3.3 2.7 0.6 3 NONE
17/09 PM 3.5 2.7 0.8 3 NONE
18/10 AM 3.1 2.7 0.4 2 NONE
18/10 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 2-3 NONE
19/11 AM 3.1 2.8 0.3 2 NONE
19/11 PM 2.9 2.5 0.4 2 NONE
$$
VAZ089-090-093-096-524-171700-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.160917T1400Z-160917T1800Z/
SURRY-JAMES CITY-ISLE OF WIGHT-SUFFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS-
500 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES APPROACHING MINOR FLOODING...
* LOCATION: ALONG THE LOWER JAMES RIVER AND ADJACENT TIDAL ESTUARIES.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM LATE MORNING
THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL
AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 PM 3.3 2.7 0.6 1 MINOR
18/01 AM 3.0 2.6 0.4 1 NONE
18/02 PM 3.0 2.8 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 AM 2.7 2.5 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 PM 3.0 2.9 0.1 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.0 3.2 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1-2 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1-2 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.2 3.4 0.8 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1 NONE
$$
VAZ084-086-523-525-171700-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.160917T1300Z-160917T1700Z/
GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS-YORK-HAMPTON/POQUOSON-
500 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES APPROACHING MINOR FLOODING...
* LOCATION: ALONG THE LOWER YORK RIVER AND ADJACENT TIDAL ESTUARIES TO
MOBJACK BAY.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM MID MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL
AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
WINDMILL POINT VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/12 PM 2.7 1.9 0.8 1 NONE
18/12 AM 2.5 1.8 0.7 1 NONE
18/01 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/02 PM 2.1 1.9 0.2 1 NONE
20/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1 NONE
MOBJACK BAY VA
MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.3 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.6 3.4 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.0 3.2 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1-2 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1-2 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.2 3.4 0.8 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
$$
VAZ075>078-085-171700-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.160917T1500Z-160917T1900Z/
WESTMORELAND-RICHMOND-NORTHUMBERLAND-LANCASTER-MIDDLESEX-
500 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES APPROACHING MINOR FLOODING...
* LOCATION: NORTHERN NECK LOCATIONS ADJACENT TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
AND POTOMAC AND RAPPAHANNOCK RIVERS.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL
AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
LEWISETTA VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/02 PM 2.6 1.9 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 AM 2.6 1.8 0.8 1 NONE
18/03 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/04 AM 2.0 1.8 0.2 1 NONE
19/04 PM 2.1 1.9 0.2 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/12 PM 2.7 1.9 0.8 1 NONE
18/12 AM 2.5 1.8 0.7 1 NONE
18/01 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/02 PM 2.1 1.9 0.2 1 NONE
20/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1 NONE
$$
MDZ021>023-171700-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.160917T1700Z-160917T2200Z/
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-
500 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES APPROACHING MINOR FLOODING...
* LOCATION: PORTIONS OF SOMERSET...WICOMICO AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES
ADJACENT TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND TIDAL RIVERS.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL
AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/05 AM 3.4 2.3 1.1 1 MINOR
17/05 PM 3.1 2.3 0.8 1 NONE
18/06 AM 3.1 2.3 0.8 1 NONE
18/07 PM 2.6 2.3 0.3 1 NONE
19/07 AM 2.5 2.2 0.3 1 NONE
19/07 PM 2.7 2.4 0.3 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MINOR 3.3 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.3 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/04 AM 3.1 2.0 1.1 1 NONE
17/03 PM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1-2 NONE
18/03 AM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 1 NONE
19/04 AM 2.8 2.5 0.3 1 NONE
19/04 PM 2.8 2.6 0.2 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 PM 3.7 3.1 0.6 1
18/01 AM 3.6 3.0 0.6 1
18/02 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1
19/02 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1
19/03 PM 3.4 3.3 0.1 1
$$
NCZ102-VAZ098-171700-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.RP.S.0002.160917T0900Z-160918T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
OUTER BANKS CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH-
500 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING.
* LOCATION: BEACHES OF VIRGINIA BEACH AND NORTHERN NORTH CAROLINA OUTER
BANKS.
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: 3 TO 4 FEET.
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS BETWEEN 2 AND 3 PM FOR VIRGINIA BEACH AND
THE CURRITUCK OUTER BANKS.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 4.2 3.5 0.7 3 NONE
17/09 PM 4.1 3.4 0.7 2-3 NONE
18/10 AM 3.9 3.6 0.3 2 NONE
18/10 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.9 3.7 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 2 NONE
DUCK NC
MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/08 AM 5.0 4.4 0.6 4 NONE
17/09 PM 4.9 4.3 0.6 3 NONE
18/09 AM 4.9 4.5 0.4 2 NONE
18/09 PM 4.3 4.2 0.1 2-3 NONE
19/10 AM 4.7 4.6 0.1 2 NONE
19/10 PM 4.1 4.0 0.1 2 NONE
$$
$$216
WHUS41 KAKQ 170904
CFWAKQ
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
504 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
VAZ089-090-093-096-524-171715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.160917T1400Z-160917T1800Z/
SURRY-JAMES CITY-ISLE OF WIGHT-SUFFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS-
504 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING ABOUT A FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: ALONG THE LOWER JAMES RIVER AND ADJACENT TIDAL ESTUARIES.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 PM 3.3 2.7 0.6 1 MINOR
18/01 AM 3.0 2.6 0.4 1 NONE
18/02 PM 3.0 2.8 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 AM 2.7 2.5 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 PM 3.0 2.9 0.1 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.0 3.2 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1-2 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1-2 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.2 3.4 0.8 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1 NONE
$$
VAZ084-086-523-525-171700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.160917T1300Z-160917T1700Z/
GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS-YORK-HAMPTON/POQUOSON-
504 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING ABOUT A FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: ALONG THE LOWER YORK RIVER AND ADJACENT TIDAL ESTUARIES TO MOBJACK
BAY.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM MID MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
WINDMILL POINT VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/12 PM 2.7 1.9 0.8 1 NONE
18/12 AM 2.5 1.8 0.7 1 NONE
18/01 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/02 PM 2.1 1.9 0.2 1 NONE
20/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1 NONE
MOBJACK BAY VA
MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.3 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.6 3.4 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.0 3.2 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1-2 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1-2 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.2 3.4 0.8 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
$$
VAZ075>078-085-171715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.160917T1500Z-160917T1900Z/
WESTMORELAND-RICHMOND-NORTHUMBERLAND-LANCASTER-MIDDLESEX-
504 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING ABOUT A FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: NORTHERN NECK LOCATIONS ADJACENT TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND POTOMAC
AND RAPPAHANNOCK RIVERS.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
LEWISETTA VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/02 PM 2.6 1.9 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 AM 2.6 1.8 0.8 1 NONE
18/03 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/04 AM 2.0 1.8 0.2 1 NONE
19/04 PM 2.1 1.9 0.2 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/12 PM 2.7 1.9 0.8 1 NONE
18/12 AM 2.5 1.8 0.7 1 NONE
18/01 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/02 PM 2.1 1.9 0.2 1 NONE
20/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1 NONE
$$
MDZ021>023-171715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.160917T1700Z-160917T2200Z/
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-
504 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING ABOUT A FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: PORTIONS OF SOMERSET...WICOMICO AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES ADJACENT
TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND TIDAL RIVERS.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/05 AM 3.4 2.3 1.1 1 MINOR
17/05 PM 3.1 2.3 0.8 1 NONE
18/06 AM 3.1 2.3 0.8 1 NONE
18/07 PM 2.6 2.3 0.3 1 NONE
19/07 AM 2.5 2.2 0.3 1 NONE
19/07 PM 2.7 2.4 0.3 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MINOR 3.3 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.3 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/04 AM 3.1 2.0 1.1 1 NONE
17/03 PM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1-2 NONE
18/03 AM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 1 NONE
19/04 AM 2.8 2.5 0.3 1 NONE
19/04 PM 2.8 2.6 0.2 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 PM 3.7 3.1 0.6 1
18/01 AM 3.6 3.0 0.6 1
18/02 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1
19/02 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1
19/03 PM 3.4 3.3 0.1 1
$$
VAZ099-100-171715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.160917T1300Z-160917T1800Z/
ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON VA-
504 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING ABOUT A FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: ALONG THE CHESAPEAKE BAY IN ACCOMACK AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM MID MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 PM 3.7 3.1 0.6 1
18/01 AM 3.6 3.0 0.6 1
18/02 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1
19/02 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1
19/03 PM 3.4 3.3 0.1 1
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/11 AM 2.8 2.2 0.6 1 MINOR
18/12 AM 2.7 2.1 0.6 1 NONE
18/12 PM 2.4 2.3 0.1 1 NONE
19/01 AM 2.2 2.1 0.1 1-2 NONE
19/01 PM 2.4 2.3 0.1 1 NONE
20/02 AM 2.1 2.0 0.1 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 4.2 3.6 0.6 1-2 NONE
17/10 PM 4.1 3.5 0.6 1-2 NONE
18/10 AM 4.0 3.7 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.5 3.4 0.1 2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.8 3.7 0.1 1 NONE
19/11 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 1-2 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 3.5 2.8 0.7 3 NONE
17/10 PM 3.3 2.6 0.7 2 NONE
18/10 AM 3.2 2.9 0.3 2 NONE
18/10 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 2 NONE
19/11 PM 2.8 2.5 0.3 2 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 5.9 5.2 0.7 3 NONE
17/10 PM 5.8 5.1 0.7 2-3 NONE
18/11 AM 5.6 5.3 0.3 2 NONE
18/11 PM 5.3 5.0 0.3 2 NONE
19/11 AM 5.6 5.4 0.2 2 NONE
20/12 AM 5.1 4.9 0.2 2 NONE
OYSTER VA
MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 6.6 6.1 0.5 1 NONE
17/10 PM 6.8 6.2 0.6 1 MINOR
18/10 AM 6.6 6.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 6.3 6.0 0.3 1 NONE
19/11 AM 6.6 6.4 0.2 1 NONE
19/11 PM 5.9 5.7 0.2 1 NONE
$$
NCZ102-VAZ098-171715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
OUTER BANKS CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH-
504 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* LOCATION: BEACHES OF VIRGINIA BEACH AND NORTHERN NORTH CAROLINA OUTER BANKS.
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: 3 TO 4 FEET.
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS BETWEEN 2 AND 3 PM FOR VIRGINIA BEACH AND
THE CURRITUCK OUTER BANKS.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 4.2 3.5 0.7 3 NONE
17/09 PM 4.1 3.4 0.7 2-3 NONE
18/10 AM 3.9 3.6 0.3 2 NONE
18/10 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.9 3.7 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 2 NONE
DUCK NC
MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/08 AM 5.0 4.4 0.6 4 NONE
17/09 PM 4.9 4.3 0.6 3 NONE
18/09 AM 4.9 4.5 0.4 2 NONE
18/09 PM 4.3 4.2 0.1 2-3 NONE
19/10 AM 4.7 4.6 0.1 2 NONE
19/10 PM 4.1 4.0 0.1 2 NONE
$$
$$389
WHUS41 KAKQ 171543
CFWAKQ
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1143 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
VAZ089-090-093-096-524-171800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.000000T0000Z-160917T1800Z/
SURRY-JAMES CITY-ISLE OF WIGHT-SUFFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS-
1143 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING ABOUT A FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: ALONG THE LOWER JAMES RIVER AND ADJACENT TIDAL ESTUARIES.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING
COASTAL AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
COULD LEAD TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 PM 3.3 2.7 0.6 1 MINOR
18/01 AM 3.0 2.6 0.4 1 NONE
18/02 PM 3.0 2.8 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 AM 2.7 2.5 0.2 1 NONE
19/02 PM 3.0 2.9 0.1 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.0 3.2 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1-2 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1-2 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.2 3.4 0.8 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1 NONE
$$
VAZ084-086-523-525-171700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.000000T0000Z-160917T1700Z/
GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS-YORK-HAMPTON/POQUOSON-
1143 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING ABOUT A FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: ALONG THE LOWER YORK RIVER AND ADJACENT TIDAL ESTUARIES TO MOBJACK
BAY.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM MID MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING
COASTAL AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
COULD LEAD TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
WINDMILL POINT VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/12 PM 2.7 1.9 0.8 1 NONE
18/12 AM 2.5 1.8 0.7 1 NONE
18/01 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/02 PM 2.1 1.9 0.2 1 NONE
20/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1 NONE
MOBJACK BAY VA
MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.3 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.6 3.4 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.0 3.2 0.8 1 NONE
17/10 PM 3.8 3.1 0.7 1-2 NONE
18/11 AM 3.6 3.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.2 3.0 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1-2 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.2 3.4 0.8 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1 NONE
19/12 PM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
$$
VAZ075>078-085-171900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.000000T0000Z-160917T1900Z/
WESTMORELAND-RICHMOND-NORTHUMBERLAND-LANCASTER-MIDDLESEX-
1143 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING ABOUT A FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: NORTHERN NECK LOCATIONS ADJACENT TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND POTOMAC
AND RAPPAHANNOCK RIVERS.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING
COASTAL AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
COULD LEAD TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
LEWISETTA VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/02 PM 2.6 1.9 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 AM 2.6 1.8 0.8 1 NONE
18/03 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/04 AM 2.0 1.8 0.2 1 NONE
19/04 PM 2.1 1.9 0.2 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/12 PM 2.7 1.9 0.8 1 NONE
18/12 AM 2.5 1.8 0.7 1 NONE
18/01 PM 2.2 1.9 0.3 1 NONE
19/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/02 PM 2.1 1.9 0.2 1 NONE
20/02 AM 1.9 1.7 0.2 1 NONE
$$
MDZ021>023-172200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.160917T1700Z-160917T2200Z/
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-
1143 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING ABOUT A FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: PORTIONS OF SOMERSET...WICOMICO AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES ADJACENT
TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND TIDAL RIVERS.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING
COASTAL AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
COULD LEAD TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/05 AM 3.4 2.3 1.1 1 MINOR
17/05 PM 3.1 2.3 0.8 1 NONE
18/06 AM 3.1 2.3 0.8 1 NONE
18/07 PM 2.6 2.3 0.3 1 NONE
19/07 AM 2.5 2.2 0.3 1 NONE
19/07 PM 2.7 2.4 0.3 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MINOR 3.3 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.3 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/04 AM 3.1 2.0 1.1 1 NONE
17/03 PM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1-2 NONE
18/03 AM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 1 NONE
19/04 AM 2.8 2.5 0.3 1 NONE
19/04 PM 2.8 2.6 0.2 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 PM 3.7 3.1 0.6 1
18/01 AM 3.6 3.0 0.6 1
18/02 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1
19/02 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1
19/03 PM 3.4 3.3 0.1 1
$$
VAZ099-100-171800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.000000T0000Z-160917T1800Z/
ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON-
1143 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING ABOUT A FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: ALONG THE CHESAPEAKE BAY IN ACCOMACK AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF HIGH TIDE FROM MID MORNING THROUGH
EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING
COASTAL AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
COULD LEAD TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 PM 3.7 3.1 0.6 1
18/01 AM 3.6 3.0 0.6 1
18/02 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1
19/02 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 1
19/03 PM 3.4 3.3 0.1 1
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/11 AM 2.8 2.2 0.6 1 MINOR
18/12 AM 2.7 2.1 0.6 1 NONE
18/12 PM 2.4 2.3 0.1 1 NONE
19/01 AM 2.2 2.1 0.1 1-2 NONE
19/01 PM 2.4 2.3 0.1 1 NONE
20/02 AM 2.1 2.0 0.1 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 4.2 3.6 0.6 1-2 NONE
17/10 PM 4.1 3.5 0.6 1-2 NONE
18/10 AM 4.0 3.7 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.5 3.4 0.1 2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.8 3.7 0.1 1 NONE
19/11 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 1-2 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 3.5 2.8 0.7 3 NONE
17/10 PM 3.3 2.6 0.7 2 NONE
18/10 AM 3.2 2.9 0.3 2 NONE
18/10 PM 2.9 2.6 0.3 2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.1 2.9 0.2 2 NONE
19/11 PM 2.8 2.5 0.3 2 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 5.9 5.2 0.7 3 NONE
17/10 PM 5.8 5.1 0.7 2-3 NONE
18/11 AM 5.6 5.3 0.3 2 NONE
18/11 PM 5.3 5.0 0.3 2 NONE
19/11 AM 5.6 5.4 0.2 2 NONE
20/12 AM 5.1 4.9 0.2 2 NONE
OYSTER VA
MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 6.6 6.1 0.5 1 NONE
17/10 PM 6.8 6.2 0.6 1 MINOR
18/10 AM 6.6 6.3 0.3 1 NONE
18/11 PM 6.3 6.0 0.3 1 NONE
19/11 AM 6.6 6.4 0.2 1 NONE
19/11 PM 5.9 5.7 0.2 1 NONE
$$
NCZ102-VAZ098-172345-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
EASTERN CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH-
1143 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* LOCATION: BEACHES OF VIRGINIA BEACH AND NORTHERN NORTH CAROLINA OUTER BANKS.
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: 3 TO 4 FEET.
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS BETWEEN 2 AND 3 PM FOR VIRGINIA BEACH AND
THE CURRITUCK OUTER BANKS.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
SEWELLS POINT VA
MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/10 AM 4.1 3.4 0.7 1-2 NONE
17/11 PM 4.0 3.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/11 AM 3.7 3.5 0.2 1 NONE
18/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/12 PM 3.6 3.5 0.1 1 NONE
20/12 AM 3.3 3.1 0.2 1-2 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/09 AM 4.2 3.5 0.7 3 NONE
17/09 PM 4.1 3.4 0.7 2-3 NONE
18/10 AM 3.9 3.6 0.3 2 NONE
18/10 PM 3.5 3.3 0.2 2 NONE
19/11 AM 3.9 3.7 0.2 1-2 NONE
19/11 PM 3.4 3.2 0.2 2 NONE
DUCK NC
MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/08 AM 5.0 4.4 0.6 4 NONE
17/09 PM 4.9 4.3 0.6 3 NONE
18/09 AM 4.9 4.5 0.4 2 NONE
18/09 PM 4.3 4.2 0.1 2-3 NONE
19/10 AM 4.7 4.6 0.1 2 NONE
19/10 PM 4.1 4.0 0.1 2 NONE
$$
$$699
WHUS41 KAKQ 171803
CFWAKQ
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
203 PM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
VAZ075>078-085-171915-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.000000T0000Z-160917T1900Z/
WESTMORELAND-RICHMOND-NORTHUMBERLAND-LANCASTER-MIDDLESEX-
203 PM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
$$
VAZ089-090-093-096-099-100-524-171915-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.000000T0000Z-160917T1800Z/
SURRY-JAMES CITY-ISLE OF WIGHT-SUFFOLK-ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON-NEWPORT NEWS-
203 PM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
$$
MDZ021>023-180215-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.000000T0000Z-160918T1000Z/
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-
203 PM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING A HALF TO ONE FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: PORTIONS OF SOMERSET...WICOMICO AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES ADJACENT
TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND TIDAL RIVERS.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF THE HIGH TIDES THIS
AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING
COASTAL AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/05 PM 3.1 2.3 0.8 1 NONE
18/06 AM 3.0 2.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/07 PM 2.9 2.3 0.6 1 NONE
19/07 AM 2.8 2.2 0.6 1 NONE
19/07 PM 2.9 2.4 0.5 1 NONE
20/07 AM 2.6 2.2 0.4 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MINOR 3.3 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.3 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/03 PM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 AM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 PM 3.2 2.6 0.6 1 NONE
19/04 AM 3.1 2.5 0.6 1 NONE
19/04 PM 3.1 2.6 0.5 1 NONE
20/05 AM 2.9 2.4 0.5 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 PM 3.6 3.1 0.5 1
18/01 AM 3.5 3.0 0.5 1
18/02 PM 3.7 3.2 0.5 1
19/02 AM 3.4 2.9 0.5 1
19/03 PM 3.7 3.3 0.4 1
20/03 AM 3.1 2.8 0.3 1
$$
NCZ102-VAZ098-180000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
EASTERN CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH-
203 PM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* LOCATION: BEACHES OF VIRGINIA BEACH AND NORTHERN NORTH CAROLINA OUTER BANKS.
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: 3 TO 4 FEET.
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS BETWEEN 2 AND 3 PM FOR VIRGINIA BEACH AND
THE CURRITUCK OUTER BANKS.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
&&
$$
$$316
WHUS41 KAKQ 171805
CFWAKQ
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
205 PM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
MDZ021>023-180215-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.000000T0000Z-160918T1000Z/
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-
205 PM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES RUNNING A HALF TO ONE FOOT ABOVE NORMAL...
* LOCATION: PORTIONS OF SOMERSET...WICOMICO AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES ADJACENT
TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND TIDAL RIVERS.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF THE HIGH TIDES THIS
AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING
COASTAL AREAS IS POSSIBLE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/05 PM 3.1 2.3 0.8 1 NONE
18/06 AM 3.0 2.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/07 PM 2.9 2.3 0.6 1 NONE
19/07 AM 2.8 2.2 0.6 1 NONE
19/07 PM 2.9 2.4 0.5 1 NONE
20/07 AM 2.6 2.2 0.4 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MINOR 3.3 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.3 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/03 PM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 AM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 PM 3.2 2.6 0.6 1 NONE
19/04 AM 3.1 2.5 0.6 1 NONE
19/04 PM 3.1 2.6 0.5 1 NONE
20/05 AM 2.9 2.4 0.5 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/01 PM 3.6 3.1 0.5 1
18/01 AM 3.5 3.0 0.5 1
18/02 PM 3.7 3.2 0.5 1
19/02 AM 3.4 2.9 0.5 1
19/03 PM 3.7 3.3 0.4 1
20/03 AM 3.1 2.8 0.3 1
$$
NCZ102-VAZ098-180000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
EASTERN CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH-
205 PM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* LOCATION: BEACHES OF VIRGINIA BEACH AND NORTHERN NORTH CAROLINA OUTER BANKS.
* HAZARDS: HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
* SURF HEIGHT: 3 TO 4 FEET.
* TIMING AND TIDES: THE STRONGEST RIP CURRENTS TYPICALLY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW
HOURS OF LOW TIDE...WHICH OCCURS BETWEEN 2 AND 3 PM FOR VIRGINIA BEACH AND
THE CURRITUCK OUTER BANKS.
* OTHER HAZARDS: DANGEROUS SHORE BREAK WITHIN THE SURF ZONE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS ISSUED WHEN THREATS SUCH AS RIP CURRENTS...
LONGSHORE CURRENTS...LARGE BREAKING WAVES AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE.
CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.
PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW BEACH
HAZARDS STATEMENT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SURVEY/NWS-SURVEY.PHP?CODE=CHMBHS
THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.
RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY FROM SHORE...
WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE SANDBAR AND IN THE
VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF
LIFEGUARDS AND THE BEACH PATROL. PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGS AND POSTED SIGNS. RIP
CURRENTS CAN BECOME LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.
IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...DO NOT PANIC. REMAIN CALM AND BEGIN TO
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE. ONCE YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE RIP CURRENT...
BEGIN TO SWIM BACK TO THE BEACH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP
CURRENT...SINCE IT CAN EXHAUST AND EVEN KILL THE STRONGEST SWIMMER.
$$
$$930
WHUS41 KAKQ 172359
CFWAKQ
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
759 PM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
DEFAULT OVERVIEW SECTION
NCZ102-VAZ098-180100-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KAKQ.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
EASTERN CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH-
759 PM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH RIP CURRENT
RISK. THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
THE RIP CURRENT THREAT WILL BE SUBSIDING TO MODERATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY,
NEGATING THE NEED FOR THE BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT.
$$
MDZ021>023-180800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.000000T0000Z-160918T1000Z/
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-
759 PM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
...TIDES ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE WILL REMAIN JUST
BELOW MINOR TIDE THRESHOLDS AT HIGH TIDE THROUGH TONIGHT...
* LOCATION: PORTIONS OF SOMERSET...WICOMICO AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES ADJACENT
TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND TIDAL RIVERS.
* TIMING: WITHIN AN HOUR EITHER SIDE OF THE HIGH TIDES THIS AFTERNOON AND
TONIGHT.
* IMPACTS: VERY MINOR INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS
IS POSSIBLE.
* COASTAL FLOODING:
* IMPACTS: INUNDATION OF WATER IN AND NEAR LOW-LYING COASTAL AREAS COULD LEAD
TO ROAD CLOSURES AND FLOODING OF PROPERTY.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF THE HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
TOTAL TIDE COMBINES ASTRO TIDE AND SURGE.
FLOOD CATEGORY BASED ON TOTAL TIDE.
CAMBRIDGE MD
MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/05 PM 3.1 2.3 0.8 1 NONE
18/06 AM 3.0 2.3 0.7 1 NONE
18/07 PM 2.9 2.3 0.6 1 NONE
19/07 AM 2.8 2.2 0.6 1 NONE
19/07 PM 2.9 2.4 0.5 1 NONE
20/07 AM 2.6 2.2 0.4 1 NONE
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MINOR 3.3 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.3 FT
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
17/04 PM 2.9 2.2 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 AM 3.2 2.5 0.7 1 NONE
18/03 PM 3.2 2.6 0.6 1 NONE
19/04 AM 3.1 2.5 0.6 1 NONE
19/04 PM 3.1 2.6 0.5 1 NONE
20/05 AM 2.9 2.4 0.5 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
TOTAL ASTRO
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
---------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ----------
18/01 AM 3.5 3.0 0.5 1
18/02 PM 3.7 3.2 0.5 1
19/02 AM 3.4 2.9 0.5 1
19/03 PM 3.7 3.3 0.4 1
20/03 AM 3.1 2.8 0.3 1
$$
WRSWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Sep 16, 4:18 AM EDT, 13 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 16, 4:18 AM EDT, 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
418 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure over New England today will slide offshore tonight
into the upcoming weekend. A cold front approaches the region on
Sunday and then crosses the area on Monday. Tropical cyclone
Julia will meander along the Carolina coast into early next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
A front remains stalled along the Carolina coast as it gets caught
up in tropical cyclone Julia, which is still located off the
Southeast coast. Overall impacts through tonight will be
persistent ne/onshore winds, mostly cloudy to cloudy skies, and
cool temperatures. Winds will be strongest at the immediate coast
during this time...with gusts up to 15-20 mph this aftn. Highs in
the mid-upper 70s (lower 70s MD/VA Eastern Shore beaches). Low
stratus/fog likely to develop after midnight tonight as dewpoints
remain in the 60s. Lows in the mid-upper 60s most areas (lower 70s
far SE VA/coastal NE NC). In regard to precipitation, prefer the
NAM model solutions of keeping showers over the waters (primarily
southeast of Albemarle Sound) given observed placement/coverage of
rain bands around tropical cyclone Julia early this morning.
&&
.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Tropical cyclone Julia meanders back twd the SC coast on Sat/Sun
as a cold front crosses the Midwest twd the region. Mostly cloudy
skies will continue to plague the region in persistent onshore/ne
winds Sat into Sun. In addition, low stratus/fog may be possible
once again Sat night as dewpoints increase into the upper 60s to
lower 70s. Showers may rotate into far SE VA/NE NC at times
Sat/Sat night, but could spread farther north along all coastal
areas on Sun as persistent east winds Sat/Sat night become more
southeast on Sun. Meanwhile, a cold front tracks across the
Midwest on Sat and across the Ohio Valley on Sun. This front is
expected to cross the Mid Atlantic Region late Sun night into Mon
and bring more widespread/substantial showers and thunderstorms to
the area. Temperatures expected to moderate with each passing day
with highs in the lower 80s Sat (mid-upper 70s beaches) and in the
mid-upper 80s Sun (lower 80s beaches). Lows also warm into the
upper 60s to lower 70s Sat night and in the lower 70s most areas
(upper 60s far nw counties) Sun night.
&&
.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
A seasonable temperature forecast is in store for the upcoming
week. A cold front moves through late Monday with higher pressure
building over the area from the north Tuesday through Thursday.
Upper level ridging retreats a bit to the west which will promote
mild temperatures. Scattered thunderstorms can be expected Monday.
High temperatures range through the 80s...lowering to the upper 70s
to near 80 toward the coast through Thursday. Low temperatures
are forecast to range from the upper 60s to lower 70s Sunday and
Monday mornings and in the 60s Tuesday through Thursday mornings
except near 70 at the coast.
&&
.AVIATION /08Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
A front remains stalled along the Carolina coast as it gets caught
up in tropical cyclone Julia, which is still located off the
Southeast coast. Overall impacts through 17/1200Z will be
persistent ne/onshore winds and variable MVFR-VFR cigs. Winds
strongest at the immediate coast during this time...with gusts up
to 15-20kt this aftn. Low stratus/fog likely to develop after
midnight tonight as dewpoints remain in the 60s. Otherwise, dry
conditions will persist at all TAF sites through 17/1200Z.
Tropical cyclone Julia meanders back twd the SC coast on Sat/Sun
as a cold front crosses the Midwest twd the region. Showers may
rotate into far SE VA/NE NC during this time and could impact KECG
at times. Cigs generally VFR with periods of MVFR cigs possible
over far SE VA/NE NC. Onshore ne-e winds Sat become more se Sat
night into Sun. Low stratus/fog possible once again Sat night as
dewpoints increase into the upper 60s to lower 70s. The
approaching cold front is now expected to cross the region on Mon.
Winds become more s-sw during this time with conditions likely
improving back to solid VFR areawide.
&&
.MARINE...
High pressure will be situated over New England today as TS Julia
remains nearly stationary off the GA/SC coast. This will maintain
a ne wind around 15-20kt over the ocean/lower Bay/sound, with
10-15kt elsewhere. Seas will range from 4-5ft n to 5-7ft s, with
3-4ft waves in the mouth of the Bay. The high will gradually build
swd tonight with an e/ne wind diminishing to 10-15kt over the
ocean/sound/lower Bay, with 5-10kt elsewhere. Seas will be slow to
subside to 4-6ft s of Cape Charles tonight. Sca flags remain in
effect for the lower James/middle Bay through 7 am, lower
Bay/sound through today, and ending from n-s tonight through
Saturday morning for the ocean. High pressure pushes offshore
Saturday/Sunday as a cold front moves into the Great Lakes region.
Meanwhile, TS Julia gradually drifts wwd toward the SC coast and
remains well s of the Mid-Atlantic region. The wind becomes se
Saturday, then s Saturday night and Sunday with speeds aob 15kt.
Seas subside to 3-4ft Saturday, then 2-3ft Sunday, with 1-2ft
waves in the Bay. The aforementioned cold front approaches from
the nw Monday, drops into the region Monday night, and dissipates
Tuesday. Sca conditions are not expected given that the front is
weakening and lacks caa.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
The rip current risk has been raised to high for today. Nearshore
waves are around 4ft for the nrn beaches, and upwards of 6ft off
the Currituck Outer Banks with onshore flow. Buoy data depicts a
mixture of 6-7s period and 11-12s period, the latter likely
related to the nearly stationary tropical storm to the s.
Additionally, expect large breaking waves in the surf zone.
&&
.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...None.
NC...None.
VA...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM EDT this evening for ANZ634.
Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EDT this evening for ANZ632-
633.
Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EDT this morning for ANZ631-
638.
Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EDT Saturday for ANZ654.
Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EDT Saturday for ANZ656-658.
Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for ANZ650-
652.
&&
SYNOPSIS...BMD
NEAR TERM...BMD
SHORT TERM...BMD
LONG TERM...LSA
AVIATION...BMD
MARINE...AJZ
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...AJZHazardous weather outlook, Sep 16, 4:03 AM EDT, 28 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA 403 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016 MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-170815- MARYLAND BEACHES-EASTERN CURRITUCK-VIRGINIA BEACH-ACCOMACK- NORTHAMPTON- 403 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST MARYLAND...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...EASTERN VIRGINIA AND SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS. HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. MDZ021>024-NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093- 095>097-509>525-170815- DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-NORTHAMPTON-HERTFORD- GATES-PASQUOTANK-CAMDEN-WESTERN CURRITUCK-BERTIE-CHOWAN-PERQUIMANS- FLUVANNA-PRINCE EDWARD-CUMBERLAND-GOOCHLAND-CAROLINE-MECKLENBURG- LUNENBURG-NOTTOWAY-AMELIA-POWHATAN-WESTMORELAND-RICHMOND- NORTHUMBERLAND-LANCASTER-BRUNSWICK-DINWIDDIE-PRINCE GEORGE- CHARLES CITY-NEW KENT-GLOUCESTER-MIDDLESEX-MATHEWS-GREENSVILLE- SUSSEX-SURRY-JAMES CITY-SOUTHAMPTON-ISLE OF WIGHT-NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH- SUFFOLK-CHESAPEAKE-WESTERN LOUISA-EASTERN LOUISA-WESTERN HANOVER- EASTERN HANOVER-WESTERN CHESTERFIELD- EASTERN CHESTERFIELD (INCLUDING COL. HEIGHTS)- WESTERN HENRICO (INCLUDING THE CITY OF RICHMOND)-EASTERN HENRICO- WESTERN KING WILLIAM-EASTERN KING WILLIAM-WESTERN KING AND QUEEN- EASTERN KING AND QUEEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-YORK-NEWPORT NEWS- HAMPTON/POQUOSON- 403 AM EDT FRI SEP 16 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEAST MARYLAND...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...CENTRAL VIRGINIA...EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA...EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA...SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 4:31 AM EDT | Rip Current Statement | AKQ | Worcester | 15 hr |
| Sep 16, 5:59 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | AKQ | Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico | 10 hr |
| Sep 16, 6:15 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Statement | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, Mathews, Northampton, Surry, York and 4 more | 20 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.