Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 2 at 10:14AM EDT until June 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 7:14am
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous Rip Currents. Breaking waves of 4 to 6 ft
will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip
currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Atlantic beaches including
Ocean City. In North Carolina, the Atlantic beaches of the
northern Outer Banks including Corolla. In Virginia, Virginia
Beach, and the Atlantic beaches of Accomack County including
Assateague.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Maryland Beaches; Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov