Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Virginia Beach, VA ∙ Belle Haven, VA ∙ Whitesville, VA ∙ Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, VA ∙ Southside Chesconessex, VA ∙ Gargatha, VA ∙ Jamesville, VA ∙ Quinby, VA ∙ Wallops Island, VA ∙ West Ocean City, MD

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 410 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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