North Carolina, Virginia Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/14/2026 16:44

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 14 at 7:44PM EDT until September 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 14, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2026 - 12:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft and onshore flow 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 Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...A high risk of rip currents and rough surf is expected.
Instruction: 
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