THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 688 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA CURRITUCK SOUND CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL YORK RIVER JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE- TUNNEL COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT 20 NM

* WHAT. Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE. Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm, Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN. Until 7 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN. From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN. From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE. Currituck Sound. * WHEN. From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. Gloucester, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight, and York Counties. in addition to the Cities of Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson. * WHEN. From this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHAT. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. For the Beach Hazards Statement, the Atlantic coast of Virginia Beach. For the Coastal Flood Statement, the Back Bay area of Virginia Beach. * WHEN. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 11 AM EDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Breaking waves of 3 to 6 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

* WHAT. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. For the Beach Hazards Statement, the Atlantic coast of Virginia Beach. For the Coastal Flood Statement, the Back Bay area of Virginia Beach. * WHEN. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 11 AM EDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Breaking waves of 3 to 6 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

* WHAT. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE. In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN. Through this evening. * IMPACTS. Breaking waves of 3 to 6 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

* WHAT. Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. Pasquotank, Camden, Western Currituck, Chowan and Perquimans Counties along the Albemarle and Currituck Sounds. * WHEN. From 11 AM EDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHAT. Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. Lancaster, Middlesex and Mathews Counties. * WHEN. Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

At 203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Halifax to near Scotland Neck to 8 miles north of Bruce. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD. Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE. Radar indicated. IMPACT. Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Strong thunderstorms will be near. Garysburg around 210 PM EDT. Rich Square and Seaboard around 225 PM EDT. Woodland and Roxobel around 230 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Eagletown, Milwaukee, Adams Grove, Kelford, Menola, Republican, Bryants Corner, Jackson, Burden, and Bryantown.

* WHAT. Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. Chowan and Perquimans Counties along the Albemarle Sound. * WHEN. Until 4 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

* WHAT. Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. Pasquotank, Camden, and Western Currituck along the Albemarle and Currituck Sounds. * WHEN. Until 4 AM Saturday. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHAT. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE. Virginia Beach. * WHEN. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Breaking waves of 3 to 6 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

* WHAT. Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. Lancaster, Middlesex and Mathews Counties. * WHEN. Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

* WHAT. Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. Gloucester, Surry, James City, Isle of Wight, and York Counties. in addition to the Cities of Newport News and Hampton/Poquoson. * WHEN. From this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHAT. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE. In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN. Through this evening. * IMPACTS. Breaking waves of 3 to 6 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

* WHAT. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE. Virginia Beach. * WHEN. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Breaking waves of 3 to 6 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

* WHAT. Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN. Until 1 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE. Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm, Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm. * WHEN. Until 7 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE. Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN. Until 1 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE. Currituck Sound. * WHEN. Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

TORNADO WATCH 688 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NEW POINT COMFORT TO LITTLE CREEK VA CURRITUCK SOUND CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM LITTLE CREEK VA TO CAPE HENRY VA INCLUDING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL YORK RIVER JAMES RIVER FROM JAMESTOWN TO THE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE JAMES RIVER FROM JAMES RIVER BRIDGE TO HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE- TUNNEL COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE CHARLES LIGHT TO VIRGINIA-NORTH CAROLINA BORDER OUT TO 20 NM COASTAL WATERS FROM NC VA BORDER TO CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT NC OUT 20 NM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 688 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA BERTIE CAMDEN CHOWAN CURRITUCK GATES HERTFORD NORTHAMPTON PASQUOTANK PERQUIMANS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 24 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA PRINCE EDWARD IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA BRUNSWICK DINWIDDIE LUNENBURG MECKLENBURG NOTTOWAY IN SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA CITY OF CHESAPEAKE CITY OF EMPORIA CITY OF FRANKLIN CITY OF HAMPTON CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS CITY OF NORFOLK CITY OF POQUOSON CITY OF PORTSMOUTH CITY OF SUFFOLK CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG GREENSVILLE ISLE OF WIGHT JAMES CITY SOUTHAMPTON SURRY SUSSEX YORK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AHOSKIE, ANTE, BACONS CASTLE, BARHAM, BOOTH FORK, BOWERS HILL, BOYKINS, BRUNSWICK, BRYANTOWN, BUFFORD CROSSROADS, BUSCH GARDENS, CAPE COLONY, CENTERVILLE, CHASE CITY, CHESAPEAKE AIRPORT, CHIPPOKES STATE PARK, CHRISTENSONS CORNER, CLARESVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, COURTLAND, COWIE CORNER, CREWE, CROAKER, CURRITUCK, DEEP CREEK, DURAND, EAGLETOWN, EDENHOUSE, EDENTON, EDGERTON, ELIZABETH CITY, EMPORIA, EMPORIA AIRPORT, EMPORIA RESERVOIR, EWELL, FARMVILLE, FENTRESS, FIVE FORKS, FRANKLIN, GARYSBURG, GASTON, GATESVILLE, GREAT BRIDGE, GREEN PLAIN, GREENBRIER, GROVE, GUM FORKS, GWALTNEY CORNER, HAMPTON, HANCOCK, HERTFORD, HOG ISLAND GAME RESERVE, HORSESHOE, HUNTERDALE, IVOR, KENBRIDGE, LAWRENCEVILLE, LILLY, MACEDONIA, MAVATON, MERRY HILL, MIDWAY, MOUNT PLEASANT, NEWPORT NEWS, NORFOLK, POOLESVILLE, POQUOSON, PORTSMOUTH, QUITSNA, REAMS, RICH SQUARE, SAINT JOHNS, SHARON, SMITHFIELD, SOUTH HILL, SUFFOLK, TRIPLET, VALENTINES, VALHALLA, VICTORIA, VIRGINIA BEACH, VULTARE, WAKEFIELD, WAVERLY, WHITE PLAINS, WILLIAMSBURG, WINDSOR, AND YORKTOWN.

TORNADO WATCH 688 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA BERTIE CAMDEN CHOWAN CURRITUCK GATES HERTFORD NORTHAMPTON PASQUOTANK PERQUIMANS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 24 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA PRINCE EDWARD IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA BRUNSWICK DINWIDDIE LUNENBURG MECKLENBURG NOTTOWAY IN SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA CITY OF CHESAPEAKE CITY OF EMPORIA CITY OF FRANKLIN CITY OF HAMPTON CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS CITY OF NORFOLK CITY OF POQUOSON CITY OF PORTSMOUTH CITY OF SUFFOLK CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG GREENSVILLE ISLE OF WIGHT JAMES CITY SOUTHAMPTON SURRY SUSSEX YORK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AHOSKIE, ANTE, BACONS CASTLE, BARHAM, BOOTH FORK, BOWERS HILL, BOYKINS, BRUNSWICK, BRYANTOWN, BUFFORD CROSSROADS, BUSCH GARDENS, CAPE COLONY, CENTERVILLE, CHASE CITY, CHESAPEAKE AIRPORT, CHIPPOKES STATE PARK, CHRISTENSONS CORNER, CLARESVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, COURTLAND, COWIE CORNER, CREWE, CROAKER, CURRITUCK, DEEP CREEK, DURAND, EAGLETOWN, EDENHOUSE, EDENTON, EDGERTON, ELIZABETH CITY, EMPORIA, EMPORIA AIRPORT, EMPORIA RESERVOIR, EWELL, FARMVILLE, FENTRESS, FIVE FORKS, FRANKLIN, GARYSBURG, GASTON, GATESVILLE, GREAT BRIDGE, GREEN PLAIN, GREENBRIER, GROVE, GUM FORKS, GWALTNEY CORNER, HAMPTON, HANCOCK, HERTFORD, HOG ISLAND GAME RESERVE, HORSESHOE, HUNTERDALE, IVOR, KENBRIDGE, LAWRENCEVILLE, LILLY, MACEDONIA, MAVATON, MERRY HILL, MIDWAY, MOUNT PLEASANT, NEWPORT NEWS, NORFOLK, POOLESVILLE, POQUOSON, PORTSMOUTH, QUITSNA, REAMS, RICH SQUARE, SAINT JOHNS, SHARON, SMITHFIELD, SOUTH HILL, SUFFOLK, TRIPLET, VALENTINES, VALHALLA, VICTORIA, VIRGINIA BEACH, VULTARE, WAKEFIELD, WAVERLY, WHITE PLAINS, WILLIAMSBURG, WINDSOR, AND YORKTOWN.