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Weather alerts in Virginia

All active National Weather Service alerts, each paired with the event code an EAS decoder at your station will see. Refreshed every two minutes.

9 active alerts, most severe first. Times are the issuing office's local time.

AlertEAS codeAreaUntilFrom
Frost AdvisoryMinor
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* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Maryland and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

not sent over EAS Northern Baltimore; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Fairfax; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest P… Oct 19, 9:00 AM NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Frost AdvisoryMinor
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* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do: Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

not sent over EAS 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; … Oct 19, 9:00 AM NWS Charleston WV
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 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. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

not sent over EAS Virginia Beach Oct 20, 12:00 AM NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
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* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Isle of Wight County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

not sent over EAS Isle of Wight Oct 20, 6:00 AM NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
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* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Cities of Chesapeake and Suffolk, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

not sent over EAS Chesapeake; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth Oct 20, 6:00 AM NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
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* 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. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...City of Newport News. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

not sent over EAS Newport News Oct 20, 2:00 PM NWS Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
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* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Cities of Hampton and Poquoson. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * 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.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

not sent over EAS Hampton/Poquoson Oct 20, 2:00 PM NWS Wakefield VA
High Surf AdvisoryMinor · updated
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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 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. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

not sent over EAS Virginia Beach Oct 21, 7:00 PM NWS Wakefield VA
High Surf AdvisoryMinor · updated
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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible 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 Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

not sent over EAS Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton Oct 21, 7:00 PM NWS Wakefield VA

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