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...High Risk of Rip Currents

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water.

**What You Should Do:**

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 8:00 PM UTC

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