Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 6:00PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 6:00PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA**

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

* WHERE...Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 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.

**What You Should Do:**

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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 6:00 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.*