Virginia Beach, 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...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 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT
Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM 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.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.

* 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 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT
Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM 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.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In North
Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia
Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Western Currituck and Eastern
Currituck Counties. In Virginia, Norfolk/Portsmouth County,
and Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

The combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 30
percent, winds gusting up to 25 mph and dry fuels will increase
the potential for the spread of wildfires on Tuesday.

Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source...including machinery... cigarettes...and matches.
Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses
and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread
quickly.

Virginia residents are reminded that open-air burning is
prohibited before 4 pm each day through April 30th.

The combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 30
percent, winds gusting up to 25 mph and dry fuels will increase
the potential for the spread of wildfires on Tuesday.

Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential
ignition source...including machinery... cigarettes...and matches.
Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses
and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread
quickly.

Virginia residents are reminded that open-air burning is
prohibited before 4 pm each day through April 30th.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and
southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

* 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.