A powerful coastal storm brought tidal flooding, high winds, and dangerous surf conditions to Hampton Roads on Sunday, transforming typically serene shorelines into storm-watching hotspots.
Despite the risks, many locals couldn’t resist heading to the water.
“I’m taking my dog Charlie for a walk, as I do every day,” said Reese Smith, who lives near the Chesapeake Bay off Shore Drive in Virginia Beach. “I see it all the time. It’s beautiful out there.”…