Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/27/2026 13:41

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 4:41PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 27, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires: 
September 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High Risk of Rip Currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. 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.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description: 
Maryland Beaches; Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov