Coastal Flood Warning issued October 21 at 3:59AM EDT until October 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Official text, unchanged (en-US)

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.