Maryland, Virginia Moderate Beach Hazards Statement | Effective 06/21/2026 12:52

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 21 at 3:52PM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday 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