Beach Hazards Statement issued May 23 at 3:51PM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Issue date: 2026-05-23T19:51+00:00
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide.
