Event: Coastal Flood Advisory
Sender Name: NWS Wakefield VA
Issued: 2019-09-19T19:51:00-04:00
Expires: 2019-09-19T23:00:00-04:00
Description: * LOCATION…Areas of the Virginia Northern Neck adjacent to the
Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay.

* TIMING…Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.
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-3826234-3270743
CAP MessageType: Update