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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 7:34PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 7:34PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations nea...

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09/27/2026 · Accomack County edition

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 7:34PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA**

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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 You Should Do:**

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA

- **Effective:** Sep 27, 2026 7:34 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 28, 2026 3:45 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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