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Coastal Flood Watch

Issued at Sun 5:36 AM Oct. 18
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
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.
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Coastal Flood Advisory

Issued at Sun 5:36 AM Oct. 18
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Where: Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Norfolk and Portsmouth Counties.
When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning.
Impacts: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

Recommended Action

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.

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