Mid Atlantic problems tonight

[WXBUFFJIM]

Good evening everyone. I think RS should pay attention to this and some folks living in the Mid Atlantic coastal zones. A strong pressure gradient between the remnants of Henri and a strong high pressure system to the north of Henri will continue to result in a strong northeasterly fetch off the Atlantic Ocean over the next couple of days. Thus high waves, beach erosion, minor coastal flooding and a high risk for beach erosion is expected through Wednesday on the coastal waters from the Maryland beaches southward through Virginia Beach and into North Carolina as well as the pressure gradients continues to tighten. Astronomical high tides don't help either as the moon is almost full now. Thus a higher risk for coastal flooding at times of high tide.

Minor flooding along the coast begins at the Atlantic coast around Virginia Beach around 6 feet and around 5 feet over Hampton Roads,

At Ocean City, the next high tide will be at 7:37 PM this evening with an expected height of 5.9 feet. High tides on Wednesday are expected to remain just below 6 feet. At Swells Point, high tide this evening will occur at 9:22 PM with a expected height of around 4.9 feet. On Wednesday the first hight tide will occur at 9:38 AM and an expected height of 5.1 feet. The second high tide will be shortly after 10 PM with an expected height of 4.8 feet.

At Virginia Beach, Virginia, high tide this evening will occur at 8 PM EDT with a projected height of around 6.2 feet. On Wednesday, the first high tide will occur at 8:21 AM with a projected height of 6.3 feet. The second high tide will be at 8:40 PM with a projected height of 6.2 feet. Minor coastal flooding is expected in the VAB area during all three high tides!!!

The increased onshore fetch, developing long period swell, and astronomial high tides will contribute to the formation of dangerous rip currents Wednesday over the Atlantic beaches from Fenwick Island, DE to Currituck Beach Light. Beaches in this region include Ocean City, Maryland, Assateague, maryland, Chincoteague, Virginia, Swells Point, Virginia Beach, VA, and Corolla, North Carolina. Waves in the surf zone will be at least 3-5 feet with possible 7-8 foot breakers.

The definition of a rip current is a strong but narrow channel of water flowing from the beach through a surf zone and out to sea. Typically the waters within the rip current will appear foamy with larger breaking waves on either side. If in a rip current, either yell for help orswim parallel to the beach until you get out of the rip current. Then swim towards shore after you get out of the rip current.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation!!

Jim

[Josephine96]

Sounds like things are dicey up there..

[capecodder]

Yep, the fragmented remains of what was once "Henri", interacting with high pressure to the North will make for some interesting.
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(from Lou's Weather Watch)

[Lutrastorm]

Mid Atlantic Surf has been rocking since last week. Wind has blown hard from the northeast all day today. Beach erosion will not help matters at all in this area since the stormy sping weather did not allow for the natrual replenishment of the beaches this season. Some areas already have NO beach at high tides. The state started emergency sand pumping at Indian River Inlet last week because the bridge over the inlet is at risk because of this erosion. If Isabel has her way with us, this bridge could very possibly go down.

[DelStormLover]

Lutrastorm, Good to see a fellow Delawareian on here!
WELCOME TO STORM2K!