964  
WTUS81 KAKQ 240007  
TCVAKQ  
 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED  
OPHELIA LOCAL WATCH/WARNING STATEMENT/INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 10A  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD, VA AL162023  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
 
VAZ085-240115-  
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MIDDLESEX-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- URBANNA  
- SALUDA  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: ADDITIONAL AROUND 1 INCH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ086-240115-  
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MATHEWS-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- MATTHEWS  
- MOBJACK  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ084-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
GLOUCESTER-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- GLOUCESTER  
- GLOUCESTER POINT  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ078-240115-  
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/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
LANCASTER-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- KILMARNOCK  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: ADDITIONAL AROUND 1 INCH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ077-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
NORTHUMBERLAND-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- HEATHSVILLE  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: ADDITIONAL AROUND 1 INCH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ096-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
SUFFOLK-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- DOWNTOWN SUFFOLK  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
LOCALIZED FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
LOCALIZED FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LIMITED  
- LOCALIZED FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT A FEW  
EVACUATIONS  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY RISE WITH SWIFT  
CURRENTS. SMALL STREAMS, CREEKS, AND DITCHES MAY BECOME  
SWOLLEN AND OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS MAY ENTER A FEW STRUCTURES, ESPECIALLY IN  
USUALLY VULNERABLE SPOTS. RAPID PONDING OF WATER IS  
POSSIBLE AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR DRAINAGE  
AREAS. SOME STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS COULD BECOME  
NEAR-FULL AND BEGIN TO OVERFLOW. SOME BRIEF ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES CAN BE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ075-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
WESTMORELAND-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- COLONIAL BEACH  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: ADDITIONAL AROUND 1 INCH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ093-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
ISLE OF WIGHT-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- ISLE OF WIGHT  
- SMITHFIELD  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
LOCALIZED FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
LOCALIZED FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LIMITED  
- LOCALIZED FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT A FEW  
EVACUATIONS  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY RISE WITH SWIFT  
CURRENTS. SMALL STREAMS, CREEKS, AND DITCHES MAY BECOME  
SWOLLEN AND OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS MAY ENTER A FEW STRUCTURES, ESPECIALLY IN  
USUALLY VULNERABLE SPOTS. RAPID PONDING OF WATER IS  
POSSIBLE AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR DRAINAGE  
AREAS. SOME STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS COULD BECOME  
NEAR-FULL AND BEGIN TO OVERFLOW. SOME BRIEF ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES CAN BE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ090-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
JAMES CITY-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- WILLIAMSBURG  
- TOANO  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ524-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
NEWPORT NEWS-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- NEWPORT NEWS  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
LOCALIZED FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
LOCALIZED FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LIMITED  
- LOCALIZED FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT A FEW  
EVACUATIONS  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY RISE WITH SWIFT  
CURRENTS. SMALL STREAMS, CREEKS, AND DITCHES MAY BECOME  
SWOLLEN AND OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS MAY ENTER A FEW STRUCTURES, ESPECIALLY IN  
USUALLY VULNERABLE SPOTS. RAPID PONDING OF WATER IS  
POSSIBLE AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR DRAINAGE  
AREAS. SOME STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS COULD BECOME  
NEAR-FULL AND BEGIN TO OVERFLOW. SOME BRIEF ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES CAN BE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ525-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
HAMPTON/POQUOSON-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- HAMPTON  
- POQUOSON  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
LOCALIZED FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
LOCALIZED FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LIMITED  
- LOCALIZED FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT A FEW  
EVACUATIONS  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY RISE WITH SWIFT  
CURRENTS. SMALL STREAMS, CREEKS, AND DITCHES MAY BECOME  
SWOLLEN AND OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS MAY ENTER A FEW STRUCTURES, ESPECIALLY IN  
USUALLY VULNERABLE SPOTS. RAPID PONDING OF WATER IS  
POSSIBLE AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR DRAINAGE  
AREAS. SOME STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS COULD BECOME  
NEAR-FULL AND BEGIN TO OVERFLOW. SOME BRIEF ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES CAN BE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ523-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
YORK-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- YORKTOWN  
- SEAFORD  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ089-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.SS.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
SURRY-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..STORM SURGE WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- SURRY  
- DENDRON  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
NCZ017-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
WESTERN CURRITUCK-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- AYDLETT  
- CURRITUCK  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- NO STORM SURGE INUNDATION FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE TO NO STORM  
SURGE FLOODING  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE IS  
DIMINISHING AS FLOOD WATERS RECEDE.  
- PREPARE: DO NOT RETURN TO EVACUATED AREAS UNTIL FLOOD  
WATERS COMPLETELY RECEDE AND THE ALL-CLEAR IS GIVEN BY  
LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: FAILURE TO PRACTICE SAFETY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS  
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING  
EMERGENCY, DIAL 9 1 1.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL SURGE IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL SURGE  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE OR NO  
POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THERE IS LITTLE OR NO POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST FLOODING RAIN AT THIS TIME.  
- ACT: MONITOR FOR CHANGES TO THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM FLOODING RAIN.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- READYNC.ORG  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
NCZ016-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
CAMDEN-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- CAMDEN  
- BARTLETT  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- NO STORM SURGE INUNDATION FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE TO NO STORM  
SURGE FLOODING  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE IS  
DIMINISHING AS FLOOD WATERS RECEDE.  
- PREPARE: DO NOT RETURN TO EVACUATED AREAS UNTIL FLOOD  
WATERS COMPLETELY RECEDE AND THE ALL-CLEAR IS GIVEN BY  
LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: FAILURE TO PRACTICE SAFETY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS  
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING  
EMERGENCY, DIAL 9 1 1.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL SURGE IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL SURGE  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE OR NO  
POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THERE IS LITTLE OR NO POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST FLOODING RAIN AT THIS TIME.  
- ACT: MONITOR FOR CHANGES TO THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM FLOODING RAIN.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- READYNC.ORGWEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
NCZ032-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
PERQUIMANS-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- HERTFORD  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- NO STORM SURGE INUNDATION FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE TO NO STORM  
SURGE FLOODING  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE IS  
DIMINISHING AS FLOOD WATERS RECEDE.  
- PREPARE: DO NOT RETURN TO EVACUATED AREAS UNTIL FLOOD  
WATERS COMPLETELY RECEDE AND THE ALL-CLEAR IS GIVEN BY  
LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: FAILURE TO PRACTICE SAFETY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS  
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING  
EMERGENCY, DIAL 9 1 1.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL SURGE IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL SURGE  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE OR NO  
POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THERE IS LITTLE OR NO POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST FLOODING RAIN AT THIS TIME.  
- ACT: MONITOR FOR CHANGES TO THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM FLOODING RAIN.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- READYNC.ORG  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
NCZ031-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
CHOWAN-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- EDENTON  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- NO STORM SURGE INUNDATION FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE TO NO STORM  
SURGE FLOODING  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE IS  
DIMINISHING AS FLOOD WATERS RECEDE.  
- PREPARE: DO NOT RETURN TO EVACUATED AREAS UNTIL FLOOD  
WATERS COMPLETELY RECEDE AND THE ALL-CLEAR IS GIVEN BY  
LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: FAILURE TO PRACTICE SAFETY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS  
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING  
EMERGENCY, DIAL 9 1 1.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL SURGE IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL SURGE  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE OR NO  
POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THERE IS LITTLE OR NO POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST FLOODING RAIN AT THIS TIME.  
- ACT: MONITOR FOR CHANGES TO THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM FLOODING RAIN.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- READYNC.ORG  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
NCZ015-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
PASQUOTANK-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- ELIZABETH CITY  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- NO STORM SURGE INUNDATION FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE TO NO STORM  
SURGE FLOODING  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE IS  
DIMINISHING AS FLOOD WATERS RECEDE.  
- PREPARE: DO NOT RETURN TO EVACUATED AREAS UNTIL FLOOD  
WATERS COMPLETELY RECEDE AND THE ALL-CLEAR IS GIVEN BY  
LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: FAILURE TO PRACTICE SAFETY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS  
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING  
EMERGENCY, DIAL 9 1 1.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL SURGE IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL SURGE  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE OR NO  
POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THERE IS LITTLE OR NO POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST FLOODING RAIN AT THIS TIME.  
- ACT: MONITOR FOR CHANGES TO THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM FLOODING RAIN.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- READYNC.ORG  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
NCZ014-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
GATES-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- GATESVILLE  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- NO STORM SURGE INUNDATION FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE TO NO STORM  
SURGE FLOODING  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT FROM STORM SURGE IS DIMINISHING AS FLOOD  
WATERS RECEDE.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. DO NOT ENTER FLOODED AREAS.  
- ACT: EXERCISE SAFETY.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL SURGE IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL SURGE  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE OR NO  
POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THERE IS LITTLE OR NO POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST FLOODING RAIN AT THIS TIME.  
- ACT: MONITOR FOR CHANGES TO THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM FLOODING RAIN.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- READYNC.ORG  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ098-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
VIRGINIA BEACH-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- VIRGINIA BEACH  
- PRINCESS ANNE  
- SANDBRIDGE  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- NO STORM SURGE INUNDATION FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE TO NO STORM  
SURGE FLOODING  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE IS  
DIMINISHING AS FLOOD WATERS RECEDE.  
- PREPARE: DO NOT RETURN TO EVACUATED AREAS UNTIL FLOOD  
WATERS COMPLETELY RECEDE AND THE ALL-CLEAR IS GIVEN BY  
LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: FAILURE TO PRACTICE SAFETY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS  
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING  
EMERGENCY, DIAL 9 1 1.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL SURGE IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL SURGE  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE OR NO  
POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THERE IS LITTLE OR NO POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST FLOODING RAIN AT THIS TIME.  
- ACT: MONITOR FOR CHANGES TO THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM FLOODING RAIN.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ076-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
RICHMOND-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- WARSAW  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: ADDITIONAL AROUND 1 INCH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ099-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
ACCOMACK-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- CHINCOTEAGUE  
- WALLOPS ISLAND  
- MELFA  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
MDZ022-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
WICOMICO-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- SALISBURY  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: ADDITIONAL AROUND 1 INCH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- MEMA.MARYLAND.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ097-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
CHESAPEAKE-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- CHESAPEAKE  
- DEEP CREEK  
- GREAT BRIDGE  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE OR NO  
POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THERE IS LITTLE OR NO POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST FLOODING RAIN AT THIS TIME.  
- ACT: MONITOR FOR CHANGES TO THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM FLOODING RAIN.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
MDZ021-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
DORCHESTER-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- CAMBRIDGE  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 20-30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: ADDITIONAL AROUND 1 INCH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- MEMA.MARYLAND.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
MDZ024-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
INLAND WORCESTER-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- SNOW HILL  
- POCOMOKE CITY  
- BERLIN  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- NO STORM SURGE INUNDATION FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE TO NO STORM  
SURGE FLOODING  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT FROM STORM SURGE IS DIMINISHING AS FLOOD  
WATERS RECEDE.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. DO NOT ENTER FLOODED AREAS.  
- ACT: EXERCISE SAFETY.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL SURGE IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL SURGE  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- MEMA.MARYLAND.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ095-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- CITY OF NORFOLK  
- CITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
- GHENT  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
LOCALIZED FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
LOCALIZED FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LIMITED  
- LOCALIZED FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT A FEW  
EVACUATIONS  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY RISE WITH SWIFT  
CURRENTS. SMALL STREAMS, CREEKS, AND DITCHES MAY BECOME  
SWOLLEN AND OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS MAY ENTER A FEW STRUCTURES, ESPECIALLY IN  
USUALLY VULNERABLE SPOTS. RAPID PONDING OF WATER IS  
POSSIBLE AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR DRAINAGE  
AREAS. SOME STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS COULD BECOME  
NEAR-FULL AND BEGIN TO OVERFLOW. SOME BRIEF ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES CAN BE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
MDZ023-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
SOMERSET-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- CRISFIELD  
- PRINCESS ANNE  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE SUSTAINED WIND SHOULD REMAIN LESS THAN TROPICAL  
STORM FORCE. CONDITIONS MAY STILL BE GUSTY.  
- PREPARE: LISTEN FOR ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: ENSURE EMERGENCY READINESS SHOULD THE FORECAST CHANGE.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- MEMA.MARYLAND.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
VAZ100-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
NORTHAMPTON-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- EASTVILLE  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: LOCALIZED STORM SURGE POSSIBLE  
- PEAK STORM SURGE INUNDATION: THE POTENTIAL FOR 1-3 FEET  
ABOVE GROUND SOMEWHERE WITHIN SURGE PRONE AREAS  
- WINDOW OF CONCERN: THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR STORM  
SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1 FOOT ABOVE GROUND  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: SHELTER AGAINST STORM SURGE FLOODING GREATER THAN 1  
FOOT ABOVE GROUND.  
- PREPARE: ALL FLOOD PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETE. EXPECT  
FLOODING OF LOW-LYING ROADS AND PROPERTY.  
- ACT: STAY AWAY FROM STORM SURGE PRONE AREAS. CONTINUE TO  
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: UNFOLDING  
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM THE MAIN SURGE EVENT ARE UNFOLDING.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- WWW.READYVIRGINIA.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
NCZ102-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
EASTERN CURRITUCK-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- COROLLA  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 20-30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- NO STORM SURGE INUNDATION FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE TO NO STORM  
SURGE FLOODING  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE IS  
DIMINISHING AS FLOOD WATERS RECEDE.  
- PREPARE: DO NOT RETURN TO EVACUATED AREAS UNTIL FLOOD  
WATERS COMPLETELY RECEDE AND THE ALL-CLEAR IS GIVEN BY  
LOCAL OFFICIALS.  
- ACT: FAILURE TO PRACTICE SAFETY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS  
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING  
EMERGENCY, DIAL 9 1 1.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL SURGE IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL SURGE  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE OR NO  
POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THERE IS LITTLE OR NO POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING RAIN.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST FLOODING RAIN AT THIS TIME.  
- ACT: MONITOR FOR CHANGES TO THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM FLOODING RAIN.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM THE  
PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- READYNC.ORG  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
MDZ025-240115-  
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TR.W.1016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/  
MARYLAND BEACHES-  
807 PM EDT SAT SEP 23 2023  
   
..TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED
 
 
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED  
- OCEAN CITY  
 
* WIND  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: BELOW TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND  
- PEAK WIND FORECAST: 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: WIND LESS THAN 39 MPH  
- THE WIND THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS WIND HAS SUBSIDED.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. AVOID RESTRICTED AREAS.  
- ACT: DIAL 9 1 1 IF YOU HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.  
PRACTICE SAFETY WHEN MOVING ABOUT.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL WIND IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL WIND  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* STORM SURGE  
- NO STORM SURGE INUNDATION FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: LITTLE TO NO STORM  
SURGE FLOODING  
- THE STORM SURGE THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: THE THREAT FROM STORM SURGE IS DIMINISHING AS FLOOD  
WATERS RECEDE.  
- PREPARE: HEED INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS WHEN MOVING  
ABOUT. DO NOT ENTER FLOODED AREAS.  
- ACT: EXERCISE SAFETY.  
 
- REALIZED IMPACTS: BEING ASSESSED  
- LITTLE TO NO ADDITIONAL SURGE IMPACTS EXPECTED. COMMUNITY  
OFFICIALS ARE NOW ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF ACTUAL SURGE  
IMPACTS ACCORDINGLY.  
 
* FLOODING RAIN  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT  
- PEAK RAINFALL AMOUNTS: NO ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL  
FORECAST  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING RAIN  
- THE FLOODING RAIN THREAT HAS REMAINED NEARLY STEADY FROM  
THE PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: EMERGENCY PLANS SHOULD INCLUDE THE POTENTIAL FOR  
MODERATE FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAIN. EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES  
ARE POSSIBLE.  
- PREPARE: CONSIDER PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IF YOU ARE IN AN AREA  
VULNERABLE TO FLOODING.  
- ACT: HEED ANY FLOOD WATCHES AND WARNINGS. FAILURE TO TAKE  
ACTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: SIGNIFICANT  
- FLOODING FROM HEAVY RAINFALL MAY PROMPT EVACUATIONS AND  
RESCUES  
- RIVERS AND TRIBUTARIES MAY QUICKLY BECOME SWOLLEN, WITH  
SWIFT CURRENTS, AND OVERSPILL THEIR BANKS. SMALL STREAMS,  
CREEKS, AND DITCHES OVERFLOW.  
- FLOOD WATERS CAN ENTER SOME STRUCTURES AND/OR WEAKEN  
FOUNDATIONS. SOME AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE AREAS OF RAPID  
INUNDATION AT UNDERPASSES, LOW-LYING SPOTS, AND POOR  
DRAINAGE AREAS. SOME STREETS AND PARKING LOTS TAKE ON  
MOVING WATER AS STORM DRAINS AND RETENTION PONDS OVERFLOW.  
DRIVING CONDITIONS BECOME HAZARDOUS. SOME ROAD AND BRIDGE  
CLOSURES ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* TORNADO  
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:  
- SITUATION IS UNFAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES  
 
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST  
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: TORNADOES NOT EXPECTED  
- THE TORNADO THREAT HAS DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS  
ASSESSMENT.  
- PLAN: TORNADOES ARE NOT EXPECTED. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH GUSTY WINDS MAY STILL OCCUR.  
- PREPARE: LITTLE TO NO PREPARATIONS NEEDED TO PROTECT  
AGAINST TORNADOES AT THIS TIME. KEEP INFORMED OF THE LATEST  
TORNADO SITUATION.  
- ACT: LISTEN FOR CHANGES IN THE FORECAST.  
 
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: LITTLE TO NONE  
- LITTLE TO NO POTENTIAL IMPACTS FROM TORNADOES.  
 
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:  
- HTTP://READY.GOV/HURRICANES  
- MEMA.MARYLAND.GOV  
- WEATHER.GOV/AKQ  
 

 
 
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