From Jeff Orrock, Meteorologist in Charge at the National
Weather Service:
Tropical Storm Hermine
is on track and forecasts remain generally unchanged. Hampton Roads is headed
into the the first of 2 high tide cycles which will remain major / severe
flooding. Winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph along the coast and lower Bay will
persist through the morning and into the afternoon. Wind speeds will likely
increase some through late morning and early afternoon.
The storm is still
forecast to move northeast off the VA coast and stall or even move back towards
the coast coming within 100 miles of Eastern Shore and MD. This would result in
prolonged flooding and winds along the Eastern Shore north to Ocean City. Major
/ Severe flooding is possible from Wachapreague and Chincoteague north to
Ocean City Sunday.
Attached is out latest
briefing summary along with a map of observed rainfall as of 7 am this
morning. 
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