Rip Current Statement in Accomack County, Virginia
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED10/9/2019 9:25:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Likely
10/9/2019 9:25:00 AM until 10/10/2019 7:00:00 PM
A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that onshore winds...wave action
and/or tides will combine to create flooding of low areas along
the shore...and near tidal rivers and creeks. Be prepared for the
possibility of road closures and minor flooding of properties. If
travel is necessary...do not attempt to drive through water of
unknown depth.
There is a high risk of rip currents.
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM EDT Thursday.
* LOCATION...Accomack County,
* TIMING...Through Thursday evening, except through Thursday
afternoon for the Coastal Flood Advisory.
* COASTAL FLOOD 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.
* SURF OR RIP CURRENT RISK...There is a high risk of rip currents
adjacent the Atlantic Ocean. Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet
will result in dangerous surf conditions. Do not enter or approach
the water due to the risk of being swept away.
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 3.8 2.3 1.5 2
09/10 PM 4.5 3.0 2.0 3
10/10 AM 4.5 3.0 2.1 3
10/11 PM 4.7 3.2 2.2 3
11/11 AM 4.8 3.3 2.2 3
11/11 PM 4.7 3.2 2.2 2-3
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/06 PM 4.5 1.7 1.8 2 MINOR
10/06 AM 4.3 1.5 1.9 2 NONE
10/07 PM 4.8 2.0 2.0 2 MINOR
11/07 AM 4.7 1.9 2.1 2 MINOR
11/07 PM 4.8 2.0 2.0 2 MINOR
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/08 AM 3.0 1.0 1.5 4 MINOR
09/09 PM 3.4 1.4 1.7 4 MINOR
10/09 AM 3.4 1.4 1.8 4 MINOR
10/09 PM 3.7 1.7 2.0 4 MODERATE
11/09 AM 3.9 1.9 2.3 4 MODERATE
11/10 PM 4.0 2.0 2.3 3-4 MODERATE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/06 PM 6.6 2.1 2.2 1 MINOR
10/07 AM 6.3 1.8 2.0 1 NONE
10/07 PM 6.6 2.1 2.1 1 MINOR
11/07 AM 6.7 2.2 2.2 1 MINOR
11/08 PM 7.0 2.5 2.4 1 MINOR
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