Triangle, VA Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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High Surf Advisory
Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
High Surf Advisory issued October 19 at 2:45PM EDT until October 21 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet 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 North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 10:45:00 pm EDT
High Surf Advisory
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
High Surf Advisory issued October 19 at 2:45PM EDT until October 21 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 12 feet 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, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Tuesday to midnight EDT Wednesday night. * 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 10:45:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Watch
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wakefield VA on this developing situation.
The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wakefield VA on this developing situation.
Moderate
Observed
Past
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 03:00:48 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Watch
Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
The Coastal Flood Watch has been cancelled.
The Coastal Flood Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Minor
Observed
Past
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 03:00:48 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Surry; James City
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:45PM EDT until October 22 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Surry and James City Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Wednesday night. * 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 10:45:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Charles City
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:45PM EDT until October 22 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Charles City County. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Wednesday night. * 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 10:45:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:45PM EDT until October 22 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet 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 North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 10:45:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Newport News; Isle of Wight
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:45PM EDT until October 22 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...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...Newport News and Isle of Wight Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Wednesday night. * 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 10:45:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:45PM EDT until October 22 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 12 feet 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, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Tuesday to midnight EDT Wednesday night. * 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 10:45:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Chesapeake; Hampton/Poquoson; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 19 at 2:45PM EDT until October 22 at 12:00AM 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...Cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Wednesday night. * 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 10:45:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Watch
Newport News; Isle of Wight
The Coastal Flood Watch has been cancelled.
The Coastal Flood Watch has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Minor
Observed
Past
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 03:00:48 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Watch
Surry; James City
The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wakefield VA on this developing situation.
The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wakefield VA on this developing situation.
Moderate
Observed
Past
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:45:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 03:00:48 pm EDT
Special Weather Statement
Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming
Special Weather Statement issued October 19 at 2:07PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
The combination of clear skies and light surface winds will yield overnight temperatures falling into the upper 30s to low 40s. This will result in the potential for some patchy frost development late tonight and early Tuesday morning. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Moderate
Observed
Expected
October 19th, 2026 02:07:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 02:07:00 pm EDT
October 19th, 2026 08:00:00 pm EDT
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
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National Outlook
Flash Flooding Risk in Southwest & Coastal Showers in Northeast - 10-19 to 10-21
East Coast Nor'easter and West Coast Heavy Rain Expected 10-22 to 10-26
Mon Oct 19th 2026, 8:36am PDT
