First published Oct 21, 2026, 6:33:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 6:33:16 PM UTC

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Coastal Flood Warning — NWS Wakefield VA

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Coastal Flood Warning issued October 21 at 2:07PM EDT until October 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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The warning covers Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties through 2 p.m. EDT on October 22, 2026. It forecasts 1–2 feet of inundation in low-lying shoreline areas, with possible road closures and threats to nearby homes and businesses.

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Affected location: Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties, Virginia
The warning covers Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties through 2 p.m.

Illustrative image: Water running down the River Wakefield, Auburn, South Australia. — Marionlad/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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