Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Virginia Beach, VA ∙ Fentress Naval Auxiliary Field, VA ∙ Willis Wharf, VA ∙ Parramore Island, VA ∙ Cheriton, VA ∙ Melfa Accomack County Airport, VA ∙ Modest Town, VA ∙ Birdsnest, VA ∙ Bayside, VA ∙ Captains Cove, VA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 207 PM EDT Sun Sep 21 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...A high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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