Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 2:51PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 2:51PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA**

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

**What You Should Do:**

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA

- **Effective:** Sep 27, 2026 2:51 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 27, 2026 11:00 PM UTC

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