Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 31 at 3:17AM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 12:17am
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf
conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In
Virginia, Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov