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Tropical Depression Ophelia Local Statement

Intermediate Advisory Number 10A

National Weather Service Wakefield VA  AL162023

831 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023



This product covers CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE



**OPHELIA NOW A TROPICAL DEPRESSION** 





NEW INFORMATION

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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

    - All watches and warnings have been canceled



* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

    - None



* STORM INFORMATION:

    - About 170 miles west-southwest of Ocean City MD or about 80 

      miles west of Norfolk VA

    - 37.0N 77.6W

    - Storm Intensity 35 mph

    - Movement North or 355 degrees at 9 mph



SITUATION OVERVIEW

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Ophelia is now a Tropical Depression and will continue to lift north

through Central Virginia overnight. All Tropical Storm headlines have 

been discontinued. Conditions will continue to improve overnight and 

into tomorrow. 



Remaining impacts include:



* Dangerous marine and high surf - Dangerous marine conditions are

  expected tonight into early Sunday due to the strong winds and high 

  seas. Seas remain elevated at 8 to 12 ft into Sunday. Large breaking 

  waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in dangerous surf conditions and a 

  high risk for rip currents.



* Heavy Rain - heavy downpours could cause localized minor flooding of

  roads and low-lying areas, especially across central Virginia and on

  the Eastern SHore.



* Winds - Winds are no longer Tropical Storm force and may gust to

  around 30 mph through morning. 



* Coastal Flooding - Areas of minor to moderate coastal flooding are

  possible during high tide cycles through this evening.



POTENTIAL IMPACTS

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* FLOODING RAIN:

Additional impacts from flooding rain are still a concern across

central Virginia, especially around the Richmond metro. Remain well 

guarded against life- threatening flood waters having further impacts 

of extensive potential.





* SURGE:

Areas along the western side of the Chesapeake Bay and along the tidal

rivers may see minor to moderate flooding with this evening's tidal 

cycle. 



Elsewhere across CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH 

CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, little to no impact 

is anticipated.



* WIND:

Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across 

CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER

MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE.



* TORNADOES:

Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across CENTRAL AND 

EASTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA...AND THE LOWER MARYLAND 

EASTERN SHORE.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

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* EVACUATIONS:

Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have given the all clear 

to return.



* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION



Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or 

videos.



If you are prone to flooding, be prepared for the possibility of a 

quick and dramatic rise in water levels.



* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

- For information on appropriate preparations see 

www.readyvirginia.gov, readync.org or mema.maryland.gov

- For the latest weather and storm information go to 

weather.gov/wakefield



NEXT UPDATE

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As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement 

issued by the National Weather Service in Wakefield VA regarding the 

effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.



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