Alert archive / Virginia / Beach Hazards Statements in 2021
Beach Hazards Statement 1, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this beach hazards statement at May 21, 2021, 4:12 AM EDT for Accomack County, Northampton County, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Currituck County, North Carolina; Worcester County, Maryland. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 21, 2021, 4:12 AM EDT (08:12 UTC)
- Expired
- May 24, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
Counties Worcester County, MD, Currituck County, NC, Accomack County, VA, City of Virginia Beach, VA, Northampton County, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 80 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1964 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 112 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
640 WHUS41 KAKQ 210812 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 412 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021 NCZ102-VAZ098-211615- /O.NEW.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.210521T0812Z-210522T0000Z/ Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- 412 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...In Virginia, Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS....Breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet 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. && $$
12 follow-up statements
813 WHUS41 KAKQ 211352 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 952 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021 NCZ102-VAZ098-212200- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210522T0000Z/ Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- 952 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Virginia Beach and Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
522 WHUS41 KAKQ 211915 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 315 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021 NCZ102-VAZ098-220000- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210522T0000Z/ Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- 315 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Virginia Beach and Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet 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. && $$
161 WHUS41 KAKQ 212146 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 546 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021 MDZ025-VAZ099-100-220600- /O.EXB.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210523T0000Z/ Maryland Beaches-Accomack-Northampton- 546 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...In Maryland, Atlantic beaches including Ocean City and Assateague. In Virginia, Atlantic beaches of Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$ NCZ102-VAZ098-220600- /O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210523T0000Z/ Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach- 546 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Virginia Beach and Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
286 WHUS41 KAKQ 220815 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 415 AM EDT Sat May 22 2021 MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-222000- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210523T0000Z/ Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 415 AM EDT Sat May 22 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Northampton and Accomack Counties. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
546 WHUS41 KAKQ 221934 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 334 PM EDT Sat May 22 2021 MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-230345- /O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210524T0000Z/ Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 334 PM EDT Sat May 22 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Northampton and Accomack Counties. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 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. && $$
107 WHUS41 KAKQ 230332 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1132 PM EDT Sat May 22 2021 MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-231145- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210524T0000Z/ Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 1132 PM EDT Sat May 22 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Northampton and Accomack Counties. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
236 WHUS41 KAKQ 230736 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 336 AM EDT Sun May 23 2021 MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-232000- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210524T0000Z/ Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 336 AM EDT Sun May 23 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Northampton and Accomack Counties. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 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. && $$
394 WHUS41 KAKQ 231422 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1022 AM EDT Sun May 23 2021 MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-232230- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210524T0000Z/ Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 1022 AM EDT Sun May 23 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Northampton and Accomack Counties. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
267 WHUS41 KAKQ 231912 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 312 PM EDT Sun May 23 2021 MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-240315- /O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/ Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 312 PM EDT Sun May 23 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Northampton and Accomack Counties. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 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. && $$
523 WHUS41 KAKQ 240010 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 810 PM EDT Sun May 23 2021 MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-240815- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/ Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 810 PM EDT Sun May 23 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Northampton and Accomack Counties. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
294 WHUS41 KAKQ 241134 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 734 AM EDT Mon May 24 2021 MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-241945- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/ Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 734 AM EDT Mon May 24 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Northampton and Accomack Counties. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 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. && $$
096 WHUS41 KAKQ 241923 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 323 PM EDT Mon May 24 2021 MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-250000- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/ Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack- Northampton- 323 PM EDT Mon May 24 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Northampton and Accomack Counties. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 3:13 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | AKQ | 45 hr |
Nearby
Beach Hazards Statements in Virginia, 2021Beach Hazards Statements in North Carolina, 2021Beach Hazards Statements in Maryland, 2021Every beach hazards statement in 2021
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.