Weather Alerts for Hampton Roads PeninsulaIssued by the National Weather Service |
 COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY |
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| HAMPTON ROADS PENINSULA | ||
Areas Affected: Hampton/Poquoson |
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| Effective: Sun, 10/18 3:01pm | Updated: Sun, 10/18 6:23pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 10/18 11:15pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Cities of Hampton and Poquoson. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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. Information: 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. |
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| COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY |
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| HAMPTON ROADS PENINSULA | ||
Areas Affected: Newport News |
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| Effective: Sun, 10/18 3:01pm | Updated: Sun, 10/18 6:23pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 10/18 11:15pm | Severity: Minor | 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...City of Newport News. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday 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. Information: 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. |
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 COASTAL FLOOD WATCH |
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| HAMPTON ROADS PENINSULA | ||
Areas Affected: Newport News |
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| Effective: Sun, 10/18 3:01pm | Updated: Sun, 10/18 6:23pm | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Sun, 10/18 11:15pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Possible |
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...City of Newport News. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday 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. Information: 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. |
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