Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regional Weather Alerts


Alert: Beach Hazards Statement
Area(s): Maryland Beaches; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton
Effective: 2026-05-23 @ 3:15 am -> 2026-05-23 @ 11:15 am
Onset: 2026-05-23 @ 3:15 am -> 2026-05-23 @ 7:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-05-23 @ 3:15 am
Headline: Beach Hazards Statement issued May 23 at 4:15AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 ft will result in rough surf
conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through this evening.

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