Hazardous Weather Outlook for Chesapeake, Virginia
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
325 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
VAZ089-093-095>097-261930-
Surry-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-
325 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Through tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.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.
Coastal Flood Advisory for Chesapeake, Virginia
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
145 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
VAZ089-093-095>097-260145-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0028.240426T0000Z-240426T0800Z/
Surry-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-
145 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 4 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Surry, Isle of Wight and Norfolk/Portsmouth Counties,
and Suffolk and Chesapeake.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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.
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/01 PM 3.1 0.9 1.5 1 NONE
26/02 AM 3.9 1.7 1.6 1 NONE
26/02 PM 3.1 0.9 1.5 1 NONE
27/02 AM 3.6 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
27/03 PM 2.6 0.4 1.0 1 NONE
28/03 AM 3.2 1.0 0.9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/11 PM 4.4 1.6 1.5 2-3 NONE
26/11 AM 3.7 0.9 1.4 2 NONE
27/12 AM 3.9 1.1 1.1 2 NONE
27/12 PM 3.0 0.2 0.8 2 NONE
28/01 AM 3.4 0.6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/10 PM 4.4 1.5 1.3 3 NONE
26/10 AM 3.4 0.5 1.0 3 NONE
26/11 PM 3.9 1.0 0.8 3 NONE
27/11 AM 2.9 0.0 0.5 2 NONE
28/12 AM 3.5 0.6 0.5 2 NONE
MONEY POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/11 PM 4.7 1.5 1.6 1 NONE
26/12 PM 3.9 0.7 1.4 1 NONE
27/12 AM 4.2 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
27/12 PM 3.4 0.2 0.9 1 NONE
28/12 AM 3.6 0.4 0.7 1 NONE
ELIZABETH RIVER AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/11 PM 4.7 1.7 1.5 1 NONE
26/11 AM 3.9 0.9 1.5 1 NONE
27/12 AM 4.3 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
27/12 PM 3.4 0.4 0.9 1 NONE
28/01 AM 3.8 0.8 0.7 1 NONE
WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/11 PM 4.8 1.8 1.6 1 NONE
26/12 PM 4.0 1.0 1.4 1 NONE
27/12 AM 4.3 1.3 1.2 1 NONE
27/12 PM 3.4 0.4 0.9 1 NONE
28/01 AM 3.8 0.8 0.7 1 NONE