Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regional Weather Alerts


Alert: Beach Hazards Statement
Area(s): Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Effective: 2026-06-21 @ 9:01 pm -> 2026-06-22 @ 5:15 am
Onset: 2026-06-22 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-06-22 @ 7:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-06-21 @ 9:01 pm
Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued June 21 at 10:01PM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water. Breaking waves of 4 ft or greater can cause neck
and back injuries.