Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
208 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

NCZ102-VAZ098-072000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0011.260907T1200Z-260908T0000Z/
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
208 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In
  Virginia, Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 5 ft will result in rough surf
conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
259 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

NCZ203-072200-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0058.260907T1200Z-260908T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
259 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around 10:30 AM today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

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