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...
**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.*
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