Somerset County

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 10 at 10:42PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

October 10th, 10:42 PM — 6:45 AM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk for rip currents expected. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 7 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Gale Warning issued October 10 at 10:34PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

October 10th, 10:34 PM — 6:45 AM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Gale Warning, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 11 AM EDT Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Small Craft Advisory issued October 10 at 10:47PM EDT until October 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

October 10th, 10:47 PM — 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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