WHUS41 KAKQ 161820 CFWAKQ URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 220 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 VAZ098-170230- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SU.Y.0008.261017T1600Z-261019T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.A.0003.261018T1600Z-261020T1200Z/ Virginia Beach- 220 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves 10 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 near high tide starting on Sunday, and continuing into Monday and potentially through mid week. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Saturday to 6 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Coastal Flooding and high surf may continue into mid week. * 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. 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.3 0.5 0.5 2 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.2 0.7 2-3 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.6 1.7 3 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.7 2.3 3 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.3 2.9 4 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.5 0.6 0.6 2 NONE 17/01 AM 2.8 -0.1 0.5 2-4 NONE 17/02 PM 4.3 1.4 1.6 6 NONE 18/02 AM 4.3 1.4 2.0 7 NONE 18/02 PM 5.0 2.1 2.3 6-7 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.2 2.8 7 MINOR LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.4 0.7 0.8 1 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.3 1.0 1 NONE 17/02 PM 4.41.7 1.9 1 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.8 2.5 1 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.2 2.5 2.8 1 MODERATE 19/03 AM 5.2 2.5 3.2 1 MODERATE && $$ NCZ102-170230- /O.NEW.KAKQ.SU.Y.0008.261017T1600Z-261019T2200Z/ Eastern Currituck- 220 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 PM EDT Monday. Conditions may continue into mid week. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ VAZ097-529-170230- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.A.0003.261018T1600Z-261020T1200Z/ Chesapeake-Suffolk- 220 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways near high tide. * WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Coastal Flooding may continue through mid week. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.6 0.4 0.5 1 NONE 17/03 AM 3.3 0.1 0.7 1 NONE 17/02 PM 4.8 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 18/03 AM 4.9 1.7 2.3 1 NONE 18/03 PM 5.5 2.3 2.6 1 MINOR 19/04 AM 5.5 2.3 2.9 1 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.6 0.6 0.5 1 NONE 17/03 AM 3.3 0.3 0.8 1 NONE 17/02 PM 4.8 1.8 1.8 1 NONE 18/03 AM 4.9 1.9 2.4 1 NONE 18/03 PM 5.5 2.5 2.6 1 MINOR 19/04 AM 5.5 2.5 3.0 1 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.60.6 0.8 1 NONE 17/03 AM 3.3 0.3 0.9 1 NONE 17/02 PM 4.8 1.8 2.0 1 NONE 18/03 AM 4.9 1.9 2.4 1 NONE 18/03 PM 5.5 2.5 2.8 1 MINOR 19/04 AM 5.5 2.5 3.1 1 MINOR ELIZABETH RIVER AT GRANDY VILLAGE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.6 0.6 0.5 1 NONE 17/03 AM 3.3 0.3 0.8 1 NONE 17/02 PM 4.8 1.8 1.8 1 NONE 18/03 AM 4.9 1.9 2.4 1 NONE 18/03 PM 5.5 2.5 2.6 1 MINOR 19/04 AM 5.5 2.5 3.0 1 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.3 0.5 0.5 2 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.2 0.7 2-3 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.6 1.7 3 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.7 2.3 3 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.3 2.9 4 MINOR NANSEMOND RIVER AT SLEEPY HOLE PARK VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 3.9 FT, MAJOR 4.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/03 PM 3.6 0.5 0.1 1 NONE 17/03 AM 2.8 -0.3 0.0 1 NONE 17/03 PM 4.6 1.5 1.2 1 NONE 18/03 AM 4.6 1.5 1.9 1 NONE 18/03 PM 5.4 2.3 2.2 1 NONE 19/04 AM 5.5 2.4 2.8 1 MINOR NANSEMOND RIVER AT SUFFOLK VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.5 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/03 PM 4.0 0.5 0.6 1 NONE 17/04 AM 3.4 -0.1 0.6 1 NONE 17/04 PM 5.0 1.5 1.6 1 NONE 18/04 AM 5.0 1.5 2.3 1 NONE 18/05 PM 5.9 2.4 2.6 1 MINOR 19/06 AM 6.0 2.5 3.2 1 MINOR && $$ VAZ089-090-524-528-170230- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.A.0003.261018T1800Z-261020T1200Z/ Surry-James City-Newport News-Isle of Wight- 220 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways near high tide. * WHERE...Surry, James City, Newport News and Isle of Wight Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday 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. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/04 PM 3.0 0.8 0.6 1 NONE 17/05 AM 2.4 0.2 0.5 1 NONE 17/06 PM 3.7 1.5 1.4 1 NONE 18/06 AM 3.8 1.6 1.9 1 NONE 18/06 PM 4.6 2.4 2.3 1 MODERATE 19/06 AM 4.7 2.5 2.8 1 MODERATE FORT MONROE 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.4 0.6 0.7 2 NONE 17/02 AM 3.1 0.3 0.8 2-4 NONE 17/02 PM 4.5 1.7 1.8 4-5 MINOR 18/03 AM 4.6 1.8 2.3 5-6 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.2 2.4 2.5 5-6 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.3 2.5 3.1 5 MINOR 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/01 PM 3.3 0.5 0.5 2 NONE 17/02 AM 3.0 0.2 0.7 2-3 NONE 17/02 PM 4.4 1.6 1.7 3 NONE 18/03 AM 4.5 1.7 2.3 3 MINOR 18/03 PM 5.1 2.3 2.5 4 MINOR 19/03 AM 5.1 2.3 2.9 4 MINOR SMITHFIELD, VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.7 FT, MODERATE 1.2 FT, MAJOR 1.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/03 PM 2.5 -0.3 -0.7 1 NONE 17/04 AM 2.2 -0.6 -0.4 1 NONE 17/04 PM 3.2 0.4 0.1 1 NONE 18/04 AM 3.3 0.5 0.8 1 NONE 18/05 PM 4.1 1.3 1.1 1 MODERATE 19/05 AM 4.0 1.2 1.5 1 MODERATE && $$ MRD