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 expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground
level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk for rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 7 AM this
morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Dangerous
swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Instruction:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
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:
Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov