Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and
strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal
Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Tuesday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Tuesday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the
Coastal Flood Warning, from 1 PM to 11 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles.