Chesapeake, VA 23321 Weather Alerts

Chesapeake (city) County2:30 PM EDT36.80°N, 76.42°W

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 1:00 PM Thu·Issued 10:22 AM Tue Oct 20·NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 20 at 10:22AM EDT until October 22 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Details

What: Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

Where: Charles City, Isle of Wight, James City, and Surry Counties and the Cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, and Suffolk.

When: Until 1 PM EDT Thursday.

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.

What to do

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.

Areas: Charles City; Surry; James City; Chesapeake; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Isle of Wight; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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