Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regional Weather Alerts


Alert: Beach Hazards Statement
Area(s): Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
Effective: 2026-05-31 @ 2:17 am -> 2026-05-31 @ 7:00 pm
Onset: 2026-05-31 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-05-31 @ 7:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-05-31 @ 2:17 am
Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued May 31 at 3:17AM 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...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

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