Team Norfolk Weather Update 8-29-17 @ 9:30am

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The latest update from Mike Dutter at the Nation Weather Service is as follows:

“Good Morning,

Attached is our latest weather briefing for the ongoing coastal low. Not a great deal has changed since our previous briefing...

• We are still expecting wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph this afternoon closer to a coast and over the water. A High Wind Warning for coastal locations and Storm Warning for most marine areas are in effect.
• Localized flooding is possible from heavy rainfall today, especially along the coastal plain. Although, even the I-95 corridor may have a small threat for minor flooding.
• Since the storm is moving quickly, the threat for coastal flooding will be confined to the high tide cycle this afternoon with water levels 2-2.5 ft above normal. We are forecasting minor coastal flooding for points in Hampton Roads. Jamestown, Yorktown and Kiptopeke may approach moderate coastal flooding.
• Dangerous surf and rip currents today.

Thank you, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. You can also find this briefing at http://www.weather.gov/media/akq/briefings/LatestBriefing.pdf”

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For our area specifically, the hourly graph suggests we can expect another 2” of rain between now and 7pm.  Furthermore, wind speeds should now begin to increase with gusts nearing 50mph between 3-8pm.  The tide forecast has fallen back below the moderate flood stage; however, some flooding at the usual spots is expected. 

We'll continue to monitor and provide updates as appropriate.

Thanks!

Jim

Jim Redick
Director, Norfolk EOC
james.redick@norfolk.gov