Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 3:40PM EDT until September 24 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 3:40PM EDT until September 24 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA**

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet 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, through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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 2 to 3 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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 3:40 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 11:45 PM UTC

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