Beach Hazards Statement in Accomack County, Virginia
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED9/19/2024 12:53:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Likely
9/19/2024 12:53:00 AM until 9/19/2024 9:00:00 AM
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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through this evening.
* 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.