Maryland, Virginia Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 06/21/2026 22:48

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 22 at 1:48AM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 10:48pm
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning through this 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.
Instruction: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description: 
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov