Norfolk, 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...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.

* 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.

The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wakefield VA on this developing situation.

* 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...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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...Surry and Isle of Wight Counties...in addition to the
Cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Chesapeake.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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.