Northampton County

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 3:23AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

3:23 AM — 11:30 AM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 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, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 7 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...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 11 at 3:14AM EDT until October 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

3:14 AM — 11:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Gale Warning issued October 11 at 3:14AM EDT until October 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

3:14 AM — 11:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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