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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
-----------------

* 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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