Active AlertsAtlantic, VA

Blizzard Warning

Issued at Sun 12:36 AM Feb. 22
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 for road information.
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Coastal Flood Advisory

Issued at Sun 2:03 AM Feb. 22
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Where: In Maryland, areas along the Atlantic coast of Worcester County including Ocean City. In Virginia, areas along the Atlantic coast of Accomack County.
When: For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM EST Monday.
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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

High Surf Advisory

Issued at Sun 2:03 AM Feb. 22
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Where: In Maryland, areas along the Atlantic coast of Worcester County including Ocean City. In Virginia, areas along the Atlantic coast of Accomack County.
When: For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM EST Monday.
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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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