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Beach Hazards Statement 7, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 22, 2022, 3:31 PM EDT for Accomack County, Northampton County, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Worcester County, Maryland; Currituck County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 23, 2022, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 40 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2022, 3:31 PM EDT (19:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 23, 2022, 4:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 24, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 40 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 19:35 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 12:00Z, 7.5 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
- 1715 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 90 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 106 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
539
WHUS41 KAKQ 221931
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
331 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022
MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-230345-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.BH.S.0007.220923T0800Z-220924T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SU.Y.0008.220923T0800Z-220924T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
331 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, breaking waves of 7 to 9 ft will result in rough
surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In North
Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia
Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 PM EDT
Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from late tonight
through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/06 AM 2.6 0.1 0.5 1 NONE
22/06 PM 2.7 0.2 0.2 1 NONE
23/06 AM 2.9 0.4 0.7 1 NONE
23/07 PM 3.5 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
24/07 AM 3.3 0.8 1.0 1 NONE
24/07 PM 3.5 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/07 AM 2.9 0.1 0.5 2 NONE
22/07 PM 3.7 0.9 1.0 3 NONE
23/07 AM 3.6 0.8 1.2 4 NONE
23/08 PM 3.7 0.9 0.9 2 NONE
24/08 AM 3.7 0.9 1.0 1-2 NONE
24/09 PM 3.8 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/06 AM 3.0 0.1 0.4 3 NONE
22/06 PM 3.6 0.7 0.7 3-5 NONE
23/08 AM 3.8 0.9 1.0 6 NONE
23/07 PM 3.9 1.0 0.9 4 NONE
24/08 AM 3.9 1.0 0.9 2-3 NONE
24/08 PM 3.9 1.0 0.8 2 NONE
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/07 AM 2.8 0.1 0.6 1 NONE
22/07 PM 3.8 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
23/08 AM 3.9 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
23/08 PM 3.9 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
24/09 AM 3.8 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
24/09 PM 3.8 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/10 AM 3.7 1.2 1.4 2 NONE
22/11 PM 3.3 0.8 0.7 3 NONE
23/12 PM 2.5 0.0 0.1 3 NONE
23/11 PM 3.0 0.5 0.4 2 NONE
24/12 PM 3.4 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
25/12 AM 3.7 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/09 AM 2.5 0.5 1.0 3 NONE
22/09 PM 2.9 0.9 1.2 4-6 NONE
23/09 AM 2.4 0.4 0.9 6 NONE
23/10 PM 2.5 0.5 0.8 4 NONE
24/09 AM 2.5 0.5 0.9 2-3 NONE
24/10 PM 2.7 0.7 1.0 1-2 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/06 AM 2.7 -0.1 0.4 1-2 NONE
22/07 PM 3.1 0.3 0.2 2 NONE
23/06 AM 3.2 0.4 0.8 2 NONE
23/07 PM 3.9 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
24/08 AM 3.6 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
24/08 PM 3.8 1.0 0.8 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/06 AM 4.5 0.0 0.6 1 NONE
22/07 PM 4.9 0.4 0.3 1 NONE
23/07 AM 4.7 0.2 0.5 1 NONE
23/08 PM 5.4 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
24/08 AM 5.5 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
24/08 PM 5.6 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/07 AM 3.2 0.2 0.6 2-3 NONE
22/07 PM 3.9 0.9 0.9 3-4 NONE
23/08 AM 3.7 0.7 0.9 4-5 NONE
23/08 PM 3.9 0.9 0.9 3 NONE
24/08 AM 3.9 0.9 0.9 2 NONE
24/09 PM 4.0 1.0 0.9 1-2 NONE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/07 AM 5.0 0.4 0.8 1 NONE
22/07 PM 5.8 1.2 0.5 1 NONE
23/07 AM 5.5 0.9 1.0 1 NONE
23/08 PM 6.7 2.1 1.2 1 NONE
24/08 AM 6.2 1.6 1.3 1 NONE
24/08 PM 6.7 2.1 1.1 1 NONE
COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/06 AM 3.6 -0.1 0.5 2 NONE
22/07 PM 4.3 0.6 0.8 3-4 NONE
23/07 AM 4.6 0.9 1.3 7-8 NONE
23/07 PM 4.7 1.0 1.0 7-8 NONE
24/07 AM 4.3 0.6 0.7 5 NONE
24/07 PM 4.4 0.7 0.6 4-5 NONE
&&
$$6 follow-up statements
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WHUS41 KAKQ 230433
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1233 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-231245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0008.220923T0800Z-220924T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0007.220923T0800Z-220924T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
1233 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, breaking waves of 7 to 9 ft will result in rough
surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In North
Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia
Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 PM EDT
Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from late tonight
through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/06 AM 3.0 0.5 0.8 1 NONE
23/07 PM 3.6 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
24/08 AM 3.5 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
24/08 PM 3.7 1.2 1.1 1 NONE
25/08 AM 3.1 0.6 0.6 1 NONE
25/08 PM 2.8 0.3 0.2 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 AM 3.8 1.0 1.2 4 NONE
23/08 PM 3.8 1.0 1.0 3 NONE
24/08 AM 3.6 0.8 0.9 1-2 NONE
24/09 PM 3.6 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 AM 3.1 0.3 0.2 2 NONE
25/09 PM 2.6 -0.2 -0.2 2 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 3.7 0.8 0.9 6 NONE
23/07 PM 3.9 1.0 0.9 4 NONE
24/08 AM 3.9 1.0 0.9 2-4 NONE
24/08 PM 3.8 0.9 0.7 2 NONE
25/09 AM 3.5 0.6 0.3 3 NONE
25/09 PM 3.0 0.1 -0.1 3 NONE
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 AM 4.0 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
23/08 PM 3.9 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
24/09 AM 3.7 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
24/08 PM 3.5 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
25/09 AM 3.3 0.6 0.6 1 NONE
25/09 PM 2.9 0.2 0.2 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 PM 3.0 0.5 0.4 3 NONE
23/11 AM 2.3 -0.2 -0.1 2-4 NONE
23/11 PM 2.8 0.3 0.2 2 NONE
24/12 PM 3.1 0.6 0.5 1 NONE
25/12 AM 3.6 1.1 0.9 1 NONE
25/12 PM 4.0 1.5 1.3 2 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/09 AM 2.0 0.0 0.5 6 NONE
23/10 PM 2.2 0.2 0.5 4 NONE
24/09 AM 2.5 0.5 0.9 2-3 NONE
24/11 PM 2.6 0.6 0.9 1-2 NONE
25/10 AM 2.5 0.5 0.8 3 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 3.4 0.6 0.9 2 NONE
23/07 PM 4.1 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
24/07 AM 3.9 1.1 1.3 1 NONE
24/08 PM 4.1 1.3 1.1 1 NONE
25/08 AM 3.9 1.1 1.0 1-2 NONE
25/08 PM 4.0 1.2 1.0 1-2 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 4.7 0.2 0.5 1 NONE
23/08 PM 5.4 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
24/08 AM 5.5 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
24/08 PM 5.6 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
25/09 AM 5.4 0.9 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 PM 4.6 0.1 0.0 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 3.3 0.3 0.6 4 NONE
23/08 PM 3.8 0.8 0.8 3 NONE
24/08 AM 3.9 0.9 0.9 1-2 NONE
24/09 PM 3.8 0.8 0.7 1-2 NONE
25/09 AM 3.7 0.7 0.6 3 NONE
25/09 PM 3.6 0.6 0.5 3 NONE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 5.3 0.7 0.8 1 NONE
23/08 PM 6.8 2.2 1.3 1 NONE
24/08 AM 6.4 1.8 1.5 1 NONE
24/08 PM 6.9 2.3 1.3 1 NONE
25/09 AM 6.2 1.6 0.9 1 NONE
25/09 PM 6.2 1.6 0.6 1 NONE
COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/06 AM 4.7 1.0 1.4 6-8 NONE
23/06 PM 4.8 1.1 1.2 7-8 NONE
24/07 AM 4.4 0.7 0.8 5 NONE
24/07 PM 4.3 0.6 0.5 3 NONE
25/07 AM 3.9 0.2 0.2 3-4 NONE
25/08 PM 3.3 -0.4 -0.5 3 NONE
&&
$$338
WHUS41 KAKQ 230819
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
419 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-231630-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
419 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, breaking waves of 7 to 9 ft will result in rough
surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina,
Eastern Currituck County including the northern Outer Banks. In
Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Accomack and Northampton
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 PM EDT
Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from late tonight
through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/06 AM 3.0 0.5 0.8 1 NONE
23/07 PM 3.5 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
24/07 AM 3.4 0.9 1.1 1 NONE
24/08 PM 3.5 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
25/08 AM 3.0 0.5 0.5 1 NONE
25/08 PM 2.6 0.1 0.0 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 AM 3.7 0.9 1.1 4 NONE
23/08 PM 3.8 1.0 1.0 3 NONE
24/09 AM 3.7 0.9 0.9 1-2 NONE
24/09 PM 3.6 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 AM 3.1 0.3 0.2 2 NONE
25/09 PM 2.5 -0.3 -0.3 2 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 3.7 0.8 0.9 6 NONE
23/07 PM 3.9 1.0 0.9 4 NONE
24/08 AM 3.9 1.0 0.9 2-3 NONE
24/08 PM 3.8 0.9 0.7 2 NONE
25/09 AM 3.4 0.5 0.2 3 NONE
25/08 PM 2.8 -0.1 -0.2 3 NONE
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 AM 4.0 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
23/08 PM 3.9 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
24/08 AM 3.7 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
24/08 PM 3.6 0.9 1.0 1 NONE
25/09 AM 3.2 0.5 0.5 1 NONE
25/09 PM 2.8 0.1 0.1 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/11 AM 2.4 -0.1 0.0 3 NONE
23/11 PM 2.9 0.4 0.3 2 NONE
24/12 PM 3.2 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
25/12 AM 3.6 1.1 0.9 1-2 NONE
25/01 PM 4.1 1.6 1.4 2 NONE
26/01 AM 3.8 1.3 1.1 2 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/10 AM 2.1 0.1 0.6 6 NONE
23/10 PM 2.3 0.3 0.6 4 NONE
24/09 AM 2.5 0.5 0.9 2-3 NONE
24/10 PM 2.6 0.6 0.9 1-2 NONE
25/10 AM 2.5 0.5 0.8 3 NONE
25/11 PM 2.2 0.2 0.5 3 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 2.7 -0.1 0.2 2 NONE
23/07 PM 4.0 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
24/07 AM 3.8 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
24/08 PM 4.0 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
25/08 AM 3.7 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
25/08 PM 3.6 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 4.7 0.2 0.5 1 NONE
23/08 PM 5.4 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
24/08 AM 5.5 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
24/08 PM 5.6 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
25/09 AM 5.3 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
25/09 PM 4.5 0.0 -0.1 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 AM 3.5 0.5 0.7 4-5 NONE
23/08 PM 3.8 0.8 0.8 3 NONE
24/08 AM 3.9 0.9 0.9 1-2 NONE
24/09 PM 3.8 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 AM 3.6 0.6 0.5 3 NONE
25/09 PM 3.2 0.2 0.1 3 NONE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 5.2 0.6 0.7 1 NONE
23/08 PM 6.8 2.2 1.3 1 NONE
24/08 AM 6.3 1.7 1.4 1 NONE
24/08 PM 6.8 2.2 1.2 1 NONE
25/09 AM 6.0 1.4 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 PM 5.9 1.3 0.3 1 NONE
COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/06 AM 4.9 1.2 1.6 7-8 NONE
23/06 PM 4.8 1.1 1.2 7-8 NONE
24/07 AM 4.4 0.7 0.8 5 NONE
24/07 PM 4.3 0.6 0.5 4 NONE
25/07 AM 3.8 0.1 0.1 3 NONE
25/08 PM 3.3 -0.4 -0.5 3 NONE
&&
$$725
WHUS41 KAKQ 231441
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1041 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-232245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
1041 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, breaking waves of 6 to 9 ft will result in rough
surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina,
Eastern Currituck County including the northern Outer Banks.
In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Accomack and Northampton
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/06 AM 3.0 0.5 0.8 1 NONE
23/07 PM 3.5 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
24/07 AM 3.4 0.9 1.1 1 NONE
24/08 PM 3.5 1.0 0.9 1 NONE
25/08 AM 3.0 0.5 0.5 1 NONE
25/08 PM 2.6 0.1 0.0 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 AM 3.7 0.9 1.1 4 NONE
23/08 PM 3.8 1.0 1.0 3 NONE
24/09 AM 3.7 0.9 0.9 1-2 NONE
24/09 PM 3.6 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 AM 3.1 0.3 0.2 2 NONE
25/09 PM 2.5 -0.3 -0.3 2 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 3.7 0.8 0.9 6 NONE
23/07 PM 3.9 1.0 0.9 4 NONE
24/08 AM 3.9 1.0 0.9 2-3 NONE
24/08 PM 3.8 0.9 0.7 2 NONE
25/09 AM 3.4 0.5 0.2 3 NONE
25/08 PM 2.8 -0.1 -0.2 3 NONE
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 AM 4.0 1.3 1.6 1 NONE
23/08 PM 3.9 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
24/08 AM 3.7 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
24/08 PM 3.6 0.9 1.0 1 NONE
25/09 AM 3.2 0.5 0.5 1 NONE
25/09 PM 2.8 0.1 0.1 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/11 AM 2.4 -0.1 0.0 3 NONE
23/11 PM 2.9 0.4 0.3 2 NONE
24/12 PM 3.2 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
25/12 AM 3.6 1.1 0.9 1-2 NONE
25/01 PM 4.1 1.6 1.4 2 NONE
26/01 AM 3.8 1.3 1.1 2 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/10 AM 2.1 0.1 0.6 6 NONE
23/10 PM 2.3 0.3 0.6 4 NONE
24/09 AM 2.5 0.5 0.9 2-3 NONE
24/10 PM 2.6 0.6 0.9 1-2 NONE
25/10 AM 2.5 0.5 0.8 3 NONE
25/11 PM 2.2 0.2 0.5 3 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 2.7 -0.1 0.2 2 NONE
23/07 PM 4.0 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
24/07 AM 3.8 1.0 1.2 1 NONE
24/08 PM 4.0 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
25/08 AM 3.7 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
25/08 PM 3.6 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 4.7 0.2 0.5 1 NONE
23/08 PM 5.4 0.9 0.8 1 NONE
24/08 AM 5.5 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
24/08 PM 5.6 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
25/09 AM 5.3 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
25/09 PM 4.5 0.0 -0.1 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 AM 3.5 0.5 0.7 4-5 NONE
23/08 PM 3.8 0.8 0.8 3 NONE
24/08 AM 3.9 0.9 0.9 1-2 NONE
24/09 PM 3.8 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 AM 3.6 0.6 0.5 3 NONE
25/09 PM 3.2 0.2 0.1 3 NONE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 AM 5.2 0.6 0.7 1 NONE
23/08 PM 6.8 2.2 1.3 1 NONE
24/08 AM 6.3 1.7 1.4 1 NONE
24/08 PM 6.8 2.2 1.2 1 NONE
25/09 AM 6.0 1.4 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 PM 5.9 1.3 0.3 1 NONE
COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/06 AM 4.9 1.2 1.6 7-8 NONE
23/06 PM 4.8 1.1 1.2 7-8 NONE
24/07 AM 4.4 0.7 0.8 5 NONE
24/07 PM 4.3 0.6 0.5 4 NONE
25/07 AM 3.8 0.1 0.1 3 NONE
25/08 PM 3.3 -0.4 -0.5 3 NONE
&&
$$419
WHUS41 KAKQ 231909
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
309 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-240315-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
309 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, breaking
waves of 6 to 8 feet will result in rough surf conditions and a
high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In North
Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia
Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 PM 3.3 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
24/07 AM 3.1 0.6 0.8 1 NONE
24/08 PM 3.1 0.6 0.5 1 NONE
25/08 AM 2.5 0.0 0.0 1 NONE
25/08 PM 2.0 -0.5 -0.6 1 NONE
26/09 AM 2.1 -0.4 -0.5 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 3.6 0.8 0.8 3 NONE
24/09 AM 3.6 0.8 0.8 1-2 NONE
24/09 PM 3.5 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
25/09 AM 2.9 0.1 0.0 2 NONE
25/10 PM 2.3 -0.5 -0.6 2 NONE
26/10 AM 2.5 -0.3 -0.6 1 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 PM 3.8 0.9 0.8 4 NONE
24/08 AM 3.8 0.9 0.8 2-4 NONE
24/08 PM 3.6 0.7 0.5 2 NONE
25/08 AM 3.1 0.2 0.0 3 NONE
25/09 PM 2.3 -0.6 -0.8 3 NONE
26/09 AM 2.7 -0.2 -0.6 2 NONE
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 3.7 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
24/08 AM 3.4 0.7 0.9 1 NONE
24/08 PM 3.3 0.6 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 AM 2.9 0.2 0.2 1 NONE
25/09 PM 2.3 -0.4 -0.4 1 NONE
26/10 AM 2.5 -0.2 -0.3 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/12 AM 2.6 0.1 0.0 2 NONE
24/12 PM 2.9 0.4 0.3 1 NONE
25/12 AM 3.2 0.7 0.5 1-2 NONE
25/12 PM 3.7 1.2 1.0 2 NONE
26/12 AM 3.3 0.8 0.7 2 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/09 PM 2.1 0.1 0.4 4 NONE
24/10 AM 2.1 0.1 0.5 2-3 NONE
24/10 PM 2.2 0.2 0.5 1-2 NONE
25/11 AM 2.2 0.2 0.5 3 NONE
25/11 PM 1.8 -0.2 0.1 3 NONE
26/11 AM 1.8 -0.2 0.0 2 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 PM 3.5 0.7 0.5 4-6 NONE
24/08 AM 3.1 0.3 0.4 1-3 NONE
24/08 PM 3.4 0.6 0.4 1 NONE
25/08 AM 3.2 0.4 0.3 1 NONE
25/08 PM 3.0 0.2 0.0 1 NONE
26/09 AM 2.9 0.1 -0.1 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 5.1 0.6 0.5 1 NONE
24/08 AM 4.9 0.4 0.4 1 NONE
24/09 PM 5.1 0.6 0.4 1 NONE
25/09 AM 4.8 0.3 0.1 1 NONE
25/09 PM 4.3 -0.2 -0.3 1 NONE
26/10 AM 4.4 -0.1 -0.4 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 3.6 0.6 0.6 3 NONE
24/08 AM 3.5 0.5 0.5 1-2 NONE
24/09 PM 3.4 0.4 0.3 1 NONE
25/09 AM 3.1 0.1 0.0 3 NONE
25/09 PM 2.5 -0.5 -0.6 3 NONE
26/09 AM 2.6 -0.4 -0.6 2 NONE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 6.5 1.9 1.0 1 NONE
24/09 AM 5.8 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
24/08 PM 6.3 1.7 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 AM 6.0 1.4 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 PM 5.6 1.0 0.0 1 NONE
26/09 AM 5.1 0.5 -0.5 1 NONE
COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/06 PM 4.9 1.2 1.3 5-8 NONE
24/07 AM 4.4 0.7 0.8 4-5 NONE
24/07 PM 4.4 0.7 0.6 4 NONE
25/08 AM 3.7 0.0 -0.1 3 NONE
25/07 PM 3.4 -0.3 -0.2 3 NONE
26/08 AM 3.5 -0.2 -0.5 2 NONE
&&
$$829
WHUS41 KAKQ 232322
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
722 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-240900-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
722 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet will result in rough surf
conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, coastal Worcester County including Ocean
City. In North Carolina, coastal Currituck County. In Virginia,
Virginia Beach, Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 PM 3.3 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
24/07 AM 3.1 0.6 0.8 1 NONE
24/08 PM 3.1 0.6 0.5 1 NONE
25/08 AM 2.5 0.0 0.0 1 NONE
25/08 PM 2.0 -0.5 -0.6 1 NONE
26/09 AM 2.1 -0.4 -0.5 1 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 3.6 0.8 0.8 3 NONE
24/09 AM 3.6 0.8 0.8 1-2 NONE
24/09 PM 3.5 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
25/09 AM 2.9 0.1 0.0 2 NONE
25/10 PM 2.3 -0.5 -0.6 2 NONE
26/10 AM 2.5 -0.3 -0.6 1 NONE
CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 PM 3.8 0.9 0.8 4 NONE
24/08 AM 3.8 0.9 0.8 2-4 NONE
24/08 PM 3.6 0.7 0.5 2 NONE
25/08 AM 3.1 0.2 0.0 3 NONE
25/09 PM 2.3 -0.6 -0.8 3 NONE
26/09 AM 2.7 -0.2 -0.6 2 NONE
LYNNHAVEN INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 3.7 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
24/08 AM 3.4 0.7 0.9 1 NONE
24/08 PM 3.3 0.6 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 AM 2.9 0.2 0.2 1 NONE
25/09 PM 2.3 -0.4 -0.4 1 NONE
26/10 AM 2.5 -0.2 -0.3 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/12 AM 2.6 0.1 0.0 2 NONE
24/12 PM 2.9 0.4 0.3 1 NONE
25/12 AM 3.2 0.7 0.5 1-2 NONE
25/12 PM 3.7 1.2 1.0 2 NONE
26/12 AM 3.3 0.8 0.7 2 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/09 PM 2.1 0.1 0.4 4 NONE
24/10 AM 2.1 0.1 0.5 2-3 NONE
24/10 PM 2.2 0.2 0.5 1-2 NONE
25/11 AM 2.2 0.2 0.5 3 NONE
25/11 PM 1.8 -0.2 0.1 3 NONE
26/11 AM 1.8 -0.2 0.0 2 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 PM 3.5 0.7 0.5 4-6 NONE
24/08 AM 3.1 0.3 0.4 1-3 NONE
24/08 PM 3.4 0.6 0.4 1 NONE
25/08 AM 3.2 0.4 0.3 1 NONE
25/08 PM 3.0 0.2 0.0 1 NONE
26/09 AM 2.9 0.1 -0.1 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 5.1 0.6 0.5 1 NONE
24/08 AM 4.9 0.4 0.4 1 NONE
24/09 PM 5.1 0.6 0.4 1 NONE
25/09 AM 4.8 0.3 0.1 1 NONE
25/09 PM 4.3 -0.2 -0.3 1 NONE
26/10 AM 4.4 -0.1 -0.4 1 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 3.6 0.6 0.6 3 NONE
24/08 AM 3.5 0.5 0.5 1-2 NONE
24/09 PM 3.4 0.4 0.3 1 NONE
25/09 AM 3.1 0.1 0.0 3 NONE
25/09 PM 2.5 -0.5 -0.6 3 NONE
26/09 AM 2.6 -0.4 -0.6 2 NONE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 6.5 1.9 1.0 1 NONE
24/09 AM 5.8 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
24/08 PM 6.3 1.7 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 AM 6.0 1.4 0.7 1 NONE
25/09 PM 5.6 1.0 0.0 1 NONE
26/09 AM 5.1 0.5 -0.5 1 NONE
COROLLA NC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/06 PM 4.9 1.2 1.3 5-8 NONE
24/07 AM 4.4 0.7 0.8 4-5 NONE
24/07 PM 4.4 0.7 0.6 4 NONE
25/08 AM 3.7 0.0 -0.1 3 NONE
25/07 PM 3.4 -0.3 -0.2 3 NONE
26/08 AM 3.5 -0.2 -0.5 2 NONE
&&
$$990 WHUS41 KAKQ 240815 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 415 AM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-250000- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/ Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 415 AM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...A high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, coastal Worcester County including Ocean City. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Nearshore breaking waves of 3 to 4 feet will result in dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
What 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 22, 3:11 PM EDT, 20 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 22, 3:11 PM EDT, 20 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
311 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022
.SYNOPSIS...
A strong cold front will cross the local area early this evening.
The front will usher in much cooler and dry air to the region
through much of the weekend.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY MORNING/...
As of 300 PM EDT Thursday...
Still warm over srn/SE portions of the FA...but the big change
to much cooler wx is underway. The cold front has entered
Central VA and will be progressing quickly SE through early this
evening. Widespread significant pcpn doesn't appear likely w/
the frontal passage. Instability will remain limited...and the
pcpn will be ISOLD-SCT and quick moving. Better coverage of pcpn
across ern/SE VA-NE NC looks likely (QPF to about 0.25" in
spots?). Winds shifting to NNW post cold front...and be gusty
(highest toward the coast) due to the onset of CAA. Clearing
quickly NW- SE by late this evening. Still remaining
breezy/windy...esp at the coast. Gusts to 30-35 mph possible.
Lows from the u40s WNW to the u50s far SE.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
As of 310 PM EDT Thursday...
Fri will be a sunny/breezy and cool day. Still a gusty wind at the
coast (to 30-35 mph). Dew points likely drop into the 30s-l40s
across much of the area by the aftn (lowest inland). Any increased
fire wx potential (mainly Lower MD ern shore/ern VA) may depend
on rainfall late this afternoon/early this evening).
Dry/cool wx will prevail from Fri night-Sat as the trough aloft
moves offshore and sfc hi pres builds over the local area. Fri night
will be the coldest night we've seen in quite some time. Lows will
be in the l-m40s inland and m40s-m50s near the immediate coast.
Upper 30s cannot be ruled out at the typical "colder" spots in the
Central VA Piedmont. Sat looks to be a nice early Fall day...perhaps
a few degrees warmer than Fri w/ 70s (and much lighter winds).
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
As of 230 PM EDT Thursday...
Another upper trough approaches from the west at the start of the
period (Sun) and an accompanying sfc cold front. The 12Z/22
global models push the front fairly quickly across the FA Sun
night w/ limited moisture. Best chc for SHRAs is from late
Sun-Sun night before drying occurs Mon following the initial
FROPA. Additional shots of CAA are expected Tue-Thu as the flow
aloft becomes deep layered WNW (the upper trough axis is slow to
progress E). It will remain dry through at least next Thu. W
Highs Sun in the l-m80s. Highs Mon in the m70s-l80s. Highs Tue
in the m70s-l80s. Cooler Wed/Thu w/ highs ranging through the
70s. Lows Sun night in the u50s-l60s...then overnight lows will
generally be in the u40s-50s through the rest of the period.
&&
.AVIATION /19Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 235 PM EDT Thursday...
VFR conditions expected through the 18Z/22 TAF forecast period.
A cold front will be quickly pushing off the coast through early
this evening. Periods of clouds and ISOLD/SCT primarily SHRAs
are expected w/ right behind the front. Brief IFR VSBYs are
likely in the heavier SHRAs with MVFR CIGs possible. A lo prob
for tstms. In addition...winds will abruptly shift to the NNW-
NW following the FROPA, with a brief (~1 hour) period of 30-35
kt gusts possible. Clearing from NW-SE this evening-early
tonight. Push of CAA will result in gusty NNW winds of 10-20 kt
with frequent 20-30 kt gusts (highest at ORF). VFR/dry from
Fri-Sun AM. Gusty NNW winds continue on Fri before relaxing Fri
night. There is a 20-40% chc of showers late Sun-Mon AM, which
may bring intermittent flight restrictions. VFR conditions
Mon/Tue.
&&
.MARINE...
As of 340 AM EDT Thursday...
Early this morning, a strong cold front is approaching the region
from the northwest and a weak area of high pressure lingers off the
Mid Atlantic coast. Meanwhile, Major Hurricane Fiona is located well
southeast of the local area and will continue to pass well offshore.
A tightening pressure gradient due to the approaching front has
allowed for SW winds to increase to 15 to 20 knots early this
morning with gusts to 25 knots. Seas are running around 3 to 4 feet
and waves in the Bay 2 to 3 feet. SW winds will remain gusty through
this morning into early this afternoon ahead of the front, though
there will likely be a brief lull in the wind immediately ahead of
the front. Rather than try to time out the short lull, opted to run
the current SCAs in the Bay up to the Gale Warning. Otherwise, SCAs
remain in effect for the northern coastal waters and Lower James
River.
The strong cold front is expected to drop across the waters later
this afternoon into this evening. Will likely see a strong surge of
NW wind immediately with the front (possibly 40 to 45 knots) this
afternoon with a second surge of wind later this evening into
tonight. Much cooler and drier air moving over the warmer waters
(water temps generally in the mid to upper 70s) will allow for a
period of gale force winds of NW 35 to 40 knots over the Chesapeake
Bay, Currituck Sound, and coastal waters tonight into tomorrow. Gale
headlines remain largely unchanged outside of some minor adjustments
to the end times (a few hours later). The Lower James River may see
a period of wind gusts to around 35 knots later this evening and
tonight, but it appears that the highest wind gusts will likely stay
over the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay, thus opted for a
strongly worded SCA for the Lower James at this time.
Seas are also expected to build quite rapidly this evening and
tonight due to the swell from Hurricane Fiona in combination with
the strong winds. Seas build to 7 to 11 feet (12+ feet out 20nm) by
Friday morning. Waves build to 4 to 6 feet across the Chesapeake Bay
(5 to 7 feet at the mouth). As a result, High Surf Advisories are in
effect for much of Friday.
Winds slowly diminish during the day Friday, but SCAs will likely be
needed into Friday night for the wind and through much of Saturday
for elevated seas. By Saturday afternoon, the surface high will be
starting to slide into the Western Atlantic, this will allow the
winds to begin to blow out of the south in advance of another cold
front that arrives late in the weekend. SCAs may be needed for
strong SW winds ahead of the front on Sunday.
&&
.AKQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MD...High Surf Advisory from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday for MDZ025.
NC...High Surf Advisory from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday for NCZ102.
VA...High Surf Advisory from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday for VAZ098>100.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 10 AM EDT Friday for ANZ630>632-634-638-650-
652.
Gale Warning from 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EDT Friday for
ANZ633.
Small Craft Advisory until 4 PM EDT Friday for ANZ635>637.
Gale Warning until 1 PM EDT Friday for ANZ654-656-658.
&&
SYNOPSIS...ERI
NEAR TERM...ALB
SHORT TERM...ALB/ERI
LONG TERM...ALB/ERI
AVIATION...ALB/ERI
MARINE...AJBHazardous weather outlook, Sep 22, 3:24 PM EDT, 7 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 324 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 MDZ021>024-NCZ012>017-030>032-VAZ077-078-084>086-088>090-092-093- 095>097-523>525-231930- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Northampton-Hertford- Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans- Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Sussex-Surry- James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk- Chesapeake-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 324 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. A strong cold front will exit the area early this evening. Scattered showers and possibly an isolated thunderstorm along the front could produce locally strong wind gusts. Behind the front, north winds will gust to 30 to 40 mph tonight as much cooler air moves into the region. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. North winds will be gusty to 30 to 40 mph Friday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-231930- Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 324 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK. A strong cold front will exit the area early this evening. Scattered showers and possibly an isolated thunderstorm along the front could produce locally strong wind gusts. Behind the front, north winds will gust to 30 to 40 mph tonight as much cooler air moves into the region. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Surf Advisory. North winds will be gusty to 30 to 40 mph Friday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ065-066-075-076-079>083-087-512>522-231930- Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Westmoreland-Richmond-Brunswick-Dinwiddie- Prince George-Charles City-New Kent-Greensville-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- 324 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, east central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. A strong cold front will exit the area by early this evening. Isolated to scattered showers and possibly a thunderstorm will accompany the front. Locally strong damaging wind gusts are possible. Behind the front, northwest winds will gust to 25 to 30 mph tonight as much cooler air moves into the region. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. VAZ048-060>062-064-067>069-509>511-231930- Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Nottoway-Amelia- Powhatan-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover- 324 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, north central Virginia and south central Virginia. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Sep 22, 1:57 PM EDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
157 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022
VAZ064-075-076-511-512-517-519-521-522-221845-
Eastern Hanover VA-Western King and Queen VA-Western King William VA-
Western Hanover VA-Richmond VA-Westmoreland VA-Western Essex VA-
Eastern Essex VA-Caroline VA-
157 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern King
and Queen, west central Richmond, west central Westmoreland,
Caroline, central Hanover, northwestern King William and Essex
Counties through 245 PM EDT...
At 157 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Milford, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Tappahannock, Bowling Green, Champlain, Saint Stephens Church,
Milford, Hanover, Port Royal, Manquin, Beulahville, Dawn, Loretto,
Leedstown, Mangohick, Fort A.p. Hill, Ladysmith, Newtown, Aylett,
Kings Dominion, Studley and Millers Tavern.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3819 7725 3819 7723 3820 7722 3817 7718
3817 7715 3815 7712 3816 7709 3814 7708
3815 7707 3817 7706 3818 7705 3794 7677
3763 7725 3799 7767 3799 7764 3802 7761
3822 7725
TIME...MOT...LOC 1757Z 314DEG 18KT 3806 7741
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
TGSpecial weather statement, Sep 22, 2:52 PM EDT, 39 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
252 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022
MDZ023-VAZ099-221915-
Somerset-Accomack-
252 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022
...GUSTY SHOWERS WILL AFFECT CENTRAL ACCOMACK COUNTY...
At 252 PM EDT, a shower was located near Tangier, or 9 miles east of
Fair Port, moving east at 25 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this shower.
Locations impacted include...
Onancock, Tangier, Onley, Saxis, Shelltown, Sanford, Clam and Tasley.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3769 7570 3770 7591 3776 7587 3775 7590
3777 7593 3776 7595 3775 7598 3779 7603
3790 7603 3790 7591 3792 7589 3792 7590
3794 7589 3801 7563 3801 7562 3799 7562
3799 7561
TIME...MOT...LOC 1852Z 266DEG 27KT 3781 7611
MMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 8:56 PM EDT | High Surf Advisory | AKQ | Accomack, Northampton, City of Virginia Beach | 46 hr |
| Sep 22, 1:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Caroline, Essex | 48 min |
| Sep 22, 2:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Accomack | 23 min |
| Sep 22, 4:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach | 48 min |
| Sep 22, 4:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Suffolk | 23 min |
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