Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 11 at 3:23AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 12:23am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
a high risk for rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In
Virginia, Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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