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Maryland, Virginia Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 08:49

High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 11:49AM EDT until October 20 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Event: High Surf Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton...

Areas: Worcester County MD, Accomack County VA, Northampton County VA

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 08:49

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 17:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Maryland, Virginia Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:51

High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 5:51AM EDT until October 20 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Event: High Surf Advisory

Areas: Worcester County MD, Accomack County VA, Northampton County VA

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 02:51

Expires: Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

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