Chesapeake, VA Weather Alerts

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth, York, Newport News and
Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina, including the
following areas, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Eastern Currituck, Gates,
Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans and Western
Currituck and southeast Virginia, including the following areas,
Chesapeake, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James
City, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Southampton, Suffolk,
Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach and York.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The axis of heavy rain will shift east as the cold front
approaches and remain across the eastern portion of the local
area through the day today. An additional 1.5 to 2.5 inches
of rain is expected across southeast Virginia and northeast
North Carolina, with localized higher amounts possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth and Hampton/Poquoson Counties, and
Suffolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and eastern and
southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset
and Wicomico and Virginia, including the following areas,
Accomack, Amelia, Brunswick, Caroline, Charles City, Chesapeake,
Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col.
Heights), Eastern Essex, Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern
King William, Eastern King and Queen, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna,
Gloucester, Goochland, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of
Wight, James City, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mathews, Mecklenburg,
Middlesex, New Kent, Newport News, Norfolk/Portsmouth,
Northampton, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward,
Prince George, Richmond, Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex,
Virginia Beach, Western Chesterfield, Western Essex, Western
Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond), Western
King William, Western King and Queen, Western Louisa, Westmoreland
and York.

* WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A strong low pressure system impacts the area from today into
early tonight with widespread moderate to heavy rain
expected. The heaviest rainfall is expected this evening in
the hours prior to a cold front passage. Areal average
rainfall will be around 1.5 to 2 inches in the watch area,
with localized amounts up to 3 inches possible. The heavy
rainfall combined with wet antecedent conditions may result
in a few instances of flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to
60 mph expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Pasquotank, Camden, Western
Currituck, Chowan, Perquimans and Eastern Currituck Counties.
In Virginia, Norfolk/Portsmouth and Hampton/Poquoson Counties,
and Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth, Hampton/Poquoson, Suffolk,
Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Northampton County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHAT...Nuisance tidal flooding is likely in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Surry, Isle of Wight and Norfolk/Portsmouth Counties,
and Suffolk and Chesapeake.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

This product covers CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH
CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE

**IDALIA BECOMES POST-TROPICAL**

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Eastern
Currituck and Western Currituck

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 280 miles southeast of Norfolk VA
- 33.5N 73.5W
- Storm Intensity 65 mph
- Movement East or 90 degrees at 21 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

At 500 PM EDT, the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia
was located near latitude 33.5 North, longitude 73.5 West. Idalia
is moving toward the east near 21 mph (33 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the
east-southeast and east is expected on Friday and Saturday,
accompanied by a considerable decrease in forward speed. On the
forecast track, the center of Idalia will continue moving away from
the coast of North Carolina and approach Bermuda over the weekend.

Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding will continue tonight across
portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern Virginia. The heavy
rainfall threat has ended.

Dangerous marine conditions are expected to continue into tonight and
Friday due to gale force winds and high seas of 7 to 12 feet. Winds diminish
on Friday, but seas remain elevated into Saturday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are now unfolding across
NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA and EASTERN VIRGINIA.
Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having additional limited
impacts. These impacts include:
- Widespread storm surge flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
businesses near the waterfront and shoreline.
- Sections of low-lying vulnerable roads, parking lots and
property will likely become flooded. Driving conditions could
become dangerous in places where flooding covers the road.
- Moderate to severe beach erosion is likely, including heavy
surf possibly breaching dunes, especially in vulnerable
locations. Strong and dangerous rip currents are likely.
- Minor to moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and
piers is likely. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across CENTRAL VIRGINIA...INTERIOR NORTHEAST NORTH
CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, little to no impact
is anticipated.

* WIND:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time
across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND
THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time
across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND
THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE.

* TORNADOES:
No impacts are anticipated at this time across CENTRAL AND EASTERN
VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN
SHORE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:

None.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:

None.


* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see
www.readyvirginia.gov, readync.org or mema.maryland.gov
- For the latest weather and storm information go to
weather.gov/wakefield

NEXT UPDATE
-----------

As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement
issued by the National Weather Service in Wakefield VA regarding the
effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Surry, James City, Isle of Wight Counties,
Norfolk/Portsmouth, Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson, and
Suffolk and Chesapeake.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.