First published Oct 21, 2026, 8:37:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 8:37:15 AM UTC

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Coastal Flood Warning — NWS Wakefield VA

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Coastal Flood Warning issued October 21 at 3:59AM EDT until October 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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An official alert forecasts coastal inundation of 1–2 feet in low-lying areas of Virginia Beach from the afternoon of October 21 through the morning of October 22, along with hazardous surf. It warns of possible road closures and risks to waterfront homes and businesses.

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Affected location: Virginia Beach

Illustrative image: The New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville , West Virginia is a steel arch bridge that carries US 19 over the New River . It opened in 1977 and is the longest and highest steel arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere at 3030 ft (924 m) long and 876 ft (267 m) high. The bridge hosts Bridge Day , an annual event in which it closes to vehicles, and participants are allowed to BASE jump to the valley floor below. — JaGa/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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The notice advises protecting flood-prone property and cautions against driving through floodwater or entering dangerous surf.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Coastal Flood Warning issued October 21 at 3:59AM EDT until October 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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