Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Alert: Beach Hazards Statement
Area(s): Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
Effective: 2026-05-31 @ 12:34 pm -> 2026-05-31 @ 7:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-31 @ 12:34 pm -> 2026-05-31 @ 7:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-05-31 @ 12:34 pm
Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued May 31 at 1:34PM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft 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...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

Alert: Coastal Flood Statement
Area(s): Westmoreland; Northumberland
Effective: 2026-05-31 @ 12:34 pm -> 2026-06-01 @ 6:00 am
Onset: 2026-06-01 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-06-01 @ 6:00 am
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-05-31 @ 12:34 pm
Headline: Coastal Flood Statement issued May 31 at 1:34PM EDT until June 1 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above
ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EDT Monday through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.