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Beach Hazards Statement 17, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this beach hazards statement at Oct 12, 2021, 9:50 PM EDT for City of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Currituck County, North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 13, 2021, 3:19 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 12, 2021, 9:50 PM EDT (01:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 13, 2021, 3:19 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 13, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 1.8 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
- 1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 512 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 21 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -9 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 52 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
569
WHUS41 KAKQ 130150
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
950 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
VAZ075-077-130300-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.CF.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211013T0200Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-
950 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
Water levels continue to fall along the tidal Potomac and the
advisory will be allowed to expire on schedule.
$$
VAZ089-090-093-096-524-130300-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.CF.S.0029.000000T0000Z-211013T0200Z/
Surry-James City-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-Newport News-
950 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
Water levels continue to fall along the James River and adjacent
portions of the Chesapeake Bay.
$$
MDZ021>023-130400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211013T0400Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
950 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Around one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Somerset and Wicomico Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/09 PM 3.1 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
13/08 AM 3.2 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
13/08 PM 3.4 1.3 1.2 1 MINOR
14/09 AM 3.1 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
14/09 PM 3.2 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
15/10 AM 3.1 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/10 PM 3.4 1.4 1.2 1 NONE
13/10 AM 2.9 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
14/12 AM 3.3 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
14/12 PM 2.9 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
15/12 AM 3.2 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
15/01 PM 2.9 0.9 1.1 1 NONE
CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/07 AM 2.9 0.7 1.4 1 NONE
13/07 PM 3.4 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
14/08 AM 2.7 0.5 1.2 1 NONE
14/09 PM 3.3 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
15/09 AM 2.7 0.5 1.2 1 NONE
&&
$$
NCZ102-VAZ098-131000-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.BH.S.0017.211013T1200Z-211014T0000Z/
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
950 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach. In North Carolina,
Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Expect dangerous swimming and surfing conditions due
to strong rip currents.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$4 follow-up statements
606 WHUS41 KAKQ 130350 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1150 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021 MDZ021>023-130500- /O.CAN.KAKQ.CF.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-211013T0400Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset- 1150 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ102-VAZ098-131200- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0017.211013T1200Z-211014T0000Z/ Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- 1150 PM EDT Tue Oct 12 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Expect dangerous swimming and surfing conditions due to strong rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
299 WHUS41 KAKQ 130719 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 319 AM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021 NCZ102-VAZ098-131530- /O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0017.211013T0719Z-211014T0000Z/ Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- 319 AM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...The Atlantic beaches of Virginia Beach and Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of around 4 feet will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
538
WHUS41 KAKQ 131015
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
615 AM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
VAZ075-077-131815-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0030.211013T2200Z-211014T0300Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-
615 AM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Around one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Northumberland and Westmoreland Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 to 11 PM EDT evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/10 AM 3.0 1.1 1.4 1 NONE
13/10 PM 3.2 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
14/11 AM 2.9 1.0 1.3 1 NONE
15/12 AM 3.0 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
15/12 PM 2.8 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
16/01 AM 3.1 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
LEWISETTA VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/08 AM 2.9 1.4 1.4 1 NONE
13/08 PM 3.0 1.5 1.4 1 MINOR
14/09 AM 2.8 1.3 1.3 1 NONE
14/10 PM 2.9 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
15/10 AM 2.8 1.3 1.3 1 NONE
15/11 PM 2.9 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/06 AM 2.6 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
13/06 PM 2.7 1.3 1.0 1 NONE
14/07 AM 2.5 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
14/07 PM 2.7 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
15/07 AM 2.5 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
15/08 PM 2.7 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
&&
$$
MDZ021-131815-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0030.211013T2200Z-211014T0300Z/
Dorchester-
615 AM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Around one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas of southern Dorchester County that are prone to
tidal flooding.
* WHEN...From 6 to 11 PM EDT evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/08 AM 3.1 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
13/08 PM 3.3 1.2 1.1 1 MINOR
14/09 AM 3.0 0.9 1.0 1 NONE
14/09 PM 3.1 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
15/10 AM 3.0 0.9 0.9 1 NONE
15/10 PM 3.3 1.2 1.1 1-2 MINOR
CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/10 AM 2.9 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
14/12 AM 3.3 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
14/12 PM 2.8 0.8 1.1 1 NONE
15/12 AM 3.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
15/01 PM 2.8 0.8 1.0 1 NONE
16/01 AM 3.2 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
&&
$$
NCZ102-VAZ098-131815-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-211014T0000Z/
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
615 AM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves and dangerous rip currents
expected.
* WHERE...The Atlantic beaches of Virginia Beach and Eastern
Currituck County.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of around 4 feet will result in rough
surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$015
WHUS41 KAKQ 131812
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
212 PM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
VAZ075-077-140215-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0030.211013T2200Z-211014T0300Z/
Westmoreland-Northumberland-
212 PM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Northumberland and Westmoreland Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/10 PM 3.2 1.3 1.4 1 NONE
14/11 AM 2.9 1.0 1.3 1 NONE
15/12 AM 3.0 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
15/12 PM 2.8 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
16/01 AM 3.1 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
LEWISETTA VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/08 PM 3.0 1.5 1.4 1 MINOR
14/09 AM 2.8 1.3 1.3 1 NONE
14/10 PM 2.9 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
15/10 AM 2.8 1.3 1.3 1 NONE
15/11 PM 2.9 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
16/11 AM 2.9 1.4 1.4 1-2 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/06 PM 2.8 1.4 1.1 1 NONE
14/07 AM 2.5 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
14/07 PM 2.7 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
15/07 AM 2.5 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
15/08 PM 2.6 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
16/08 AM 2.5 1.1 1.0 2 NONE
&&
$$
MDZ021-140215-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0030.211013T2200Z-211014T0300Z/
Dorchester-
212 PM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/08 PM 3.3 1.2 1.1 1 MINOR
14/09 AM 3.2 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
14/09 PM 3.2 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
15/10 AM 3.1 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
15/10 PM 3.3 1.2 1.1 1-2 MINOR
16/11 AM 3.4 1.3 1.2 2 MINOR
CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/12 AM 3.3 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
14/12 PM 3.0 1.0 1.3 1 NONE
15/12 AM 3.1 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
15/01 PM 2.8 0.8 1.0 1 NONE
16/01 AM 3.2 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
&&
$$
NCZ102-VAZ098-140000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-211014T0000Z/
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
212 PM EDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves and dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach. In North Carolina,
Eastern Currituck County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of around 4 feet will result in rough
surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 6:15 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Statement | AKQ | Northumberland, Westmoreland | 17 hr |
Nearby
Beach Hazards Statements in Virginia, 2021Beach Hazards Statements in North Carolina, 2021Every beach hazards statement in 2021
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.