
Will El Nino Bring More Snow This Winter?
A very strong El Niño could shift the storm track this winter, but more moisture does not always mean more snow.
# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING # SUMMARY -------------------- SEWELLS POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/10 AM 5.1 2.3 1.8 2 MINOR 27/10 PM 4.0 1.2 1.1 1 NONE 28/10 AM 3.9 1.1 0.6 1 NONE 28/11 PM 3.2 0.4 0.3 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.7 0.9 0.3 1 NONE 30/12 AM 3.0 0.2 0.2 1 NONE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 5.3 2.4 1.8 4 MINOR 27/09 PM 3.8 0.9 0.8 3 NONE 28/10 AM 3.9 1.0 0.3 2 NONE 28/10 PM 3.2 0.3 0.2 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.8 0.9 0.2 1 NONE 29/11 PM 3.1 0.2 0.2 1 NONE LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/10 AM 5.3 2.6 2.2 1 MODERATE 27/10 PM 4.1 1.4 1.4 1 NONE 28/11 AM 3.9 1.2 0.8 1 NONE 28/11 PM 3.2 0.5 0.6 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.7 1.0 0.5 1 NONE 30/12 AM 3.0 0.3 0.5 1 NONE # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Coastal Flood Warning, around 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents. WHERE Virginia Beach. WHEN For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. IMPACTS Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around two feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. ISSUED AT Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3:10 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Wakefield VA HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Virginia Beach
# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING # SUMMARY -------------------- SEWELLS POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/10 AM 5.1 2.3 1.8 2 MINOR 27/10 PM 4.0 1.2 1.1 1 NONE 28/10 AM 3.9 1.1 0.6 1 NONE 28/11 PM 3.2 0.4 0.3 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.7 0.9 0.3 1 NONE 30/12 AM 3.0 0.2 0.2 1 NONE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/09 AM 5.3 2.4 1.8 4 MINOR 27/09 PM 3.8 0.9 0.8 3 NONE 28/10 AM 3.9 1.0 0.3 2 NONE 28/10 PM 3.2 0.3 0.2 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.8 0.9 0.2 1 NONE 29/11 PM 3.1 0.2 0.2 1 NONE LYNNHAVEN INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 27/10 AM 5.3 2.6 2.2 1 MODERATE 27/10 PM 4.1 1.4 1.4 1 NONE 28/11 AM 3.9 1.2 0.8 1 NONE 28/11 PM 3.2 0.5 0.6 1 NONE 29/11 AM 3.7 1.0 0.5 1 NONE 30/12 AM 3.0 0.3 0.5 1 NONE # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Coastal Flood Warning, around 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents. WHERE Virginia Beach. WHEN For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. IMPACTS Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around two feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. ISSUED AT Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3:10 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Wakefield VA HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Virginia Beach










