Virginia Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 09/27/2026 15:50

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 27 at 6:50PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 27, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires: 
September 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...A high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...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: 
Virginia Beach
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov