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Small Craft Advisory issued June 1 at 12:51AM EDT until June 1 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 9:43PM EDT until May 31 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. In Virginia, Accomack County. * WHEN...A few hours on either side of high tide overnight. * 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.
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Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 8:57PM EDT until May 31 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches Counties. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 8:10PM EDT until May 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet and rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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Small Craft Advisory issued May 24 at 1:23AM EDT until May 24 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Coastal Flood Statement issued May 23 at 6:39AM EDT until May 23 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
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Coastal Flood Statement issued May 23 at 6:39AM EDT until May 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.