Potomac, VA Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Charles; King George
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:50PM EDT until September 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Up to two and a half feet of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Indian Head is at 8:23 PM and 8:47 AM. The next high tide at Goose Bay is at 4:29 PM and 4:53 AM. The next high tide at Dahlgren is at 3:17 PM and 3:35 AM.
Minor
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September 26th, 2026 02:50:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:50:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 11:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:50PM EDT until September 28 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Monday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Water is expected to come up through storm drains, approaching businesses on Dock Street in Annapolis. Water is expected to approach the Maritime Museum and begin to cover Bowyer Road at the Naval Academy. Shoreline inundation up to one foot above ground is likely in other low lying areas.. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tide at Alexandria is at 8:55 PM and 9:19 AM.
Minor
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September 26th, 2026 02:50:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:50:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 11:00:00 pm EDT
High Surf Advisory
Virginia Beach
High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 2:06PM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * 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 2 to 3 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
High Surf Advisory
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 2:06PM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * 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 2 to 3 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:06PM EDT until September 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * 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 2 to 3 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.
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
New Kent; Gloucester; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; York
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:06PM EDT until September 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...New Kent, Gloucester, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen and York Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. * 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.
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
Virginia Beach
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:06PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * 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 2 to 3 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.
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
Chesapeake; Hampton/Poquoson; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:06PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Hampton/Poquoson, Norfolk and Portsmouth Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday. * 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.
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
Prince George; Charles City; Surry; James City; Newport News; Isle of Wight
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:06PM EDT until September 27 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...One to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg), Charles City, Surry, James City, Newport News and Isle of Wight Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday. * 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 3 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.
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Warning
Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Mathews; Western Essex; Eastern Essex
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:06PM EDT until September 27 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...One to three feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday. * 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 3 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.
Severe
Likely
Expected
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
Beach Hazards Statement
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 2:06PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * 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 2 to 3 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.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
Beach Hazards Statement
Virginia Beach
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 2:06PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * 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 2 to 3 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.
Moderate
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Expected
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 02:06:00 pm EDT
September 26th, 2026 10:15:00 pm EDT
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National Outlook
Intense Nor'easter Brings Coastal Flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast 09-26 to 09-28
Nor'easter and Heavy Rain Threats Upcoming 09-29 to 10-03
Sat Sep 26th 2026, 1:36am PDT
