Virginia Beach, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-05-22 @ 3:06 am -> 2026-05-22 @ 11:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-22 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-05-22 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-05-22 @ 3:06 am |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 4:06AM EDT until May 22 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, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * 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. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-05-22 @ 3:06 am -> 2026-05-22 @ 11:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-22 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-05-22 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-05-22 @ 3:06 am |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 4:06AM EDT until May 22 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...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. |