Update: Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 9:45AM EDT until September 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Sender Name: NWS Wakefield VA
Issued: 2019-09-18T09:45:00-04:00
Expires: 2019-09-18T17:45:00-04:00
Description: * LOCATION…Areas of the Virginia Northern Neck adjacent to the
Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay.

* TIMING…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS…Up to one half foot of inundation
above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
Instruction: 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.
Link to more Info: http://www.weather.gov
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Categories: Met,
Area Description: Lancaster; Northumberland; Westmoreland

Message Identifier: NWS-IDP-PROD-3823770-3269016
CAP MessageType: Update