Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
356 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024
…COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY…
…BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING…

* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, .

* WHERE…Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.

* IMPACTS…Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will
result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to
2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient
depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional flooding is likely through at
least Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.