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Coastal Flood Advisory
ActiveChesapeake; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Norfolk and Portsmouth Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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