Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2016
Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this rip current statement at Sep 17, 2016, 5:00 AM EDT for Currituck County, North Carolina; City of Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 17, 2016, 5:00 AM EDT (09:00 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 17, 2016, 7:59 PM EDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:03 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, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 161 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
- 863 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 50 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 139 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
053
WHUS41 KAKQ 170900
CFWAKQ
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
500 AM EDT SAT SEP 17 2016
VAZ099-100-171700-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.000000T0000Z-160918T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0022.160917T1300Z-160917T1800Z/
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
$$
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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
$$
WRSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 5:00 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Statement | AKQ | Accomack, Gloucester, James City, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex and 10 more | 24 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.