Minor Tidal Flooding This Week

6 AM EDT
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Prepared by: NWS Wakefield,VA

Next Briefing: 5 pm Thursday, September 8, 2022

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Event Summary Wakefield,VA
WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

 Northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph will gust to 25 mph today along the coast
behind departing coastal low.Waves will build to 7 to 10 feet today along the
coast as swells from the coastal low and distant Hurricane Earl reach the
coast.

 Minor to locally moderate tidal flooding is expected across the Bay, tidal
rivers and coast during times of high tide through Friday. Some locations may
approach moderate flood levels Thursday night into Friday.

 Shallow flooding in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and
shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. In areas which
approach moderate flood levels over one foot of inundation is possible in
vulnerable locations.
9/8/2022 6:34 AM www.weather.gov/akq
Hazard Overview Wakefield,VA
WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

 Coastal Flood Advisories are in

effect for areas along the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Rivers and
along the Atlantic coast.

 A Coastal Flood Warning is in

effect for coastal Currituck, NC

 A High Rip Risk is in effect for all

beaches today.

9/8/2022 6:34 AM www.weather.gov/akq

Tidal / Coastal Flooding Overview Wakefield,VA
WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

 MINOR tidal flooding is expected over

the Bay, tidal rivers and coast through
Friday night.

 Additional flooding is possible into this

coming weekend.

 Tides peaking with high tide cycles late

today into Friday. A few location could
approach MODERATE flood levels tonight
into Friday.

9/8/2022 6:34 AM www.weather.gov/akq

Tidal Flooding – Upper Bay Wakefield,VA
WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

NOTE: All forecasts above reference Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).

 Shallow flooding in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a
low threat of property damage. In areas which approach moderate flood levels, over one foot of
inundation is possible in vulnerable locations.

9/8/2022 6:34 AM www.weather.gov/akq

Tidal Flooding – Middle Bay Wakefield,VA
WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

NOTE: All forecasts above reference Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).

 Shallow flooding in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a
low threat of property damage. In areas which approach moderate flood levels, over one foot of
inundation is possible in vulnerable locations.

9/8/2022 6:34 AM www.weather.gov/akq

Tidal Flooding – Lower Bay/James Wakefield,VA
WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

NOTE: All forecasts above reference Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).

 Shallow flooding in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a
low threat of property damage. In areas which approach moderate flood levels, over one foot of
inundation is possible in vulnerable locations.

9/8/2022 6:34 AM www.weather.gov/akq

Tidal Flooding – Ocean Wakefield,VA
WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

NOTE: All forecasts above reference Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).

 Shallow flooding in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a
low threat of property damage. In areas which approach moderate flood levels over one foot of
inundation is possible in vulnerable locations.

9/8/2022 6:34 AM www.weather.gov/akq

Marine Threat Potential Wakefield,VA
WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

 Northeast winds of
15 to 20 kt will gust
to 25 kt and will
combine with building
seas and swells of 7
to 10 ft.

 Minor beach erosion

is likely along coastal
locations and the
lower Bay.

9/8/2022 6:34 AM www.weather.gov/akq

Event Summary Wakefield,VA
WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE

 Northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph will gust to 25 mph today along the coast
behind departing coastal low. Waves will build to 7 to 10 feet today along the
coast as swells from the coastal low and distant Hurricane Earl reach the
coast.

 Minor to locally moderate tidal flooding is expected across the Bay, tidal
rivers and coast during times of high tide through Friday. Some locations may
approach moderate flood levels Thursday night into Friday.

 Shallow flooding in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and
shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. In areas which
approach moderate flood levels over one foot of inundation is possible in
vulnerable locations.
9/8/2022 6:34 AM www.weather.gov/akq
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