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High Surf Advisory
ActiveVirginia Beach
Status
In Progress
Started 19 minutes 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 High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. 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...Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EDT Tuesday. 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Data from the National Weather Service
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