National Weather Service Issues Coastal and Tidal Flooding Warnings for Virginia and…
What happened
The National Weather Service warned residents in the Historic Triangle about several days of rain and strong winds starting Tuesday. Coastal flooding warnings are in effect through early Friday morning, with tidal flooding expected to become a greater concern Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service noted that up to 5 feet of moderate to major tidal flooding is expected by late Wednesday evening in the Chesapeake Bay area.
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Why it matters
The sustained northeasterly winds are causing water levels to rise, leading to potential inundation of areas like Newport News and James City County. The warnings indicate potential road closures and disruptions due to flooding up to 1 foot above ground level.
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Who's involved
- National Weather ServiceU.S. forecasting agency that issued the flooding warnings
- Newport NewsCity in Newport News that is subject to coastal flood warnings
- James City CountyCounty in James City County that is subject to coastal flood warnings
- Charles CityCity in Charles City that is subject to tidal flooding warnings
- Isle of WightIsland area of Isle of Wight that is subject to coastal flood warnings
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- James City CountySpeculative
James City County might face increased costs for emergency response and infrastructure repair planning.
- Charles CitySpeculative
Businesses in Charles City could see reduced sales or supply chain issues due to potential road closures.
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The entities involved
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Newport News
independent city in Virginia, United States
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James City County
county in Virginia, United States