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High Surf Advisory

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Virginia Beach

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Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

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* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents is expected. 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 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 2 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EDT Friday.
* 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.
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