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Beach Hazards Statement 10, NWS Wakefield, VA

September 7, 2021Worcester County, Maryland; Accomack County, Northampton County, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Currituck County, North Carolina

NWS Wakefield, VA issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 7, 2021, 8:07 PM EDT for Worcester County, Maryland; Accomack County, Northampton County, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Currituck County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 8, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 7, 2021, 8:07 PM EDT (00:07 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 8, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 11, 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 00:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-09-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2021-09-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 19 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1764 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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968 
WHUS41 KAKQ 080007
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
807 PM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-080815-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.210908T1200Z-210909T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
807 PM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, 
  Virginia Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties. In 
  North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

MDZ021-080815-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0020.210908T0500Z-210908T0900Z/
Dorchester-
807 PM EDT Tue Sep 7 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Around one foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester County, primarily across southern portions of
  the county near Bishop's Head.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable 
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/02 PM     2.8        0.7        0.5        1       NONE    
 08/03 AM     3.1        1.0        0.6        3       NONE    
 08/03 PM     3.2        1.1        0.8        2       NONE    
 09/03 AM     3.1        1.0        0.6        2       NONE    
 09/04 PM     2.7        0.6        0.2       1-2      NONE    
 10/04 AM     2.6        0.5        0.2        2       NONE

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/05 PM     2.6        0.6        0.4        1       NONE    
 08/05 AM     3.1        1.1        0.8        1       NONE    
 08/06 PM     3.0        1.0        0.8        2       NONE    
 09/06 AM     3.0        1.0        0.7        1       NONE    
 09/07 PM     2.5        0.5        0.2        1       NONE    
 10/07 AM     2.5        0.5        0.3        1       NONE

&&

$$
15 follow-up statements
790 
WHUS41 KAKQ 080751
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
351 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

MDZ021-080900-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.CF.S.0020.000000T0000Z-210908T0900Z/
Dorchester-
351 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

Water levels have crested below minor flood stage at Bishop's
Head. 

$$

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-082030-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.210908T1200Z-210909T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
351 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
622 
WHUS41 KAKQ 081441
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1041 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

MDZ021-082100-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.S.0021.210908T1700Z-210908T2100Z/
Dorchester-
1041 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester County, primarily across southern portions of
  the county near Bishop's Head.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/03 PM     3.2        1.1        0.8       2-3      NONE    
 09/03 AM     3.3        1.2        0.8       1-2     MINOR    
 09/04 PM     3.0        0.9        0.5        2       NONE    
 10/04 AM     2.7        0.6        0.3        2       NONE    
 10/05 PM     2.7        0.6        0.2        2       NONE    
 11/05 AM     2.7        0.6        0.4        1       NONE

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/06 PM     3.1        1.1        0.9        2       NONE    
 09/06 AM     3.3        1.3        1.0        1       NONE    
 09/07 PM     2.7        0.7        0.4        1       NONE    
 10/07 AM     2.6        0.6        0.4        2       NONE    
 10/07 PM     2.5        0.5        0.2       1-2      NONE    
 11/08 AM     2.5        0.5        0.4        1       NONE

&&

$$

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-082245-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210909T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
1041 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
446 
WHUS41 KAKQ 081916
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
316 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-090330-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210910T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
316 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

MDZ021-082100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0021.000000T0000Z-210908T2100Z/
Dorchester-
316 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester County, primarily across southern portions 
  of the county near Bishop's Head.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable 
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/03 PM     3.2        1.1        0.8       2-3      NONE    
 09/03 AM     3.3        1.2        0.8       1-2     MINOR    
 09/04 PM     3.0        0.9        0.5        2       NONE    
 10/04 AM     2.7        0.6        0.3        2       NONE    
 10/05 PM     2.7        0.6        0.2        2       NONE    
 11/05 AM     2.7        0.6        0.4        1       NONE

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/06 PM     3.1        1.1        0.9        2       NONE    
 09/06 AM     3.2        1.2        0.9        1       NONE    
 09/07 PM     2.7        0.7        0.4        1       NONE    
 10/07 AM     2.5        0.5        0.3        2       NONE    
 10/07 PM     2.5        0.5        0.2       1-2      NONE    
 11/08 AM     2.5        0.5        0.4        1       NONE

&&

$$
466 
WHUS41 KAKQ 082314
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
714 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

MDZ021-091100-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.CF.Y.0016.210909T0500Z-210909T1100Z/
Dorchester-
714 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Around one foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester County, primarily across southern portions 
  of the county near Bishop's Head.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable 
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low 
  threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water 
  above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads 
  and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns 
  near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/03 AM     3.4        1.3        0.9       1-2     MINOR    
 09/04 PM     3.0        0.9        0.5        2       NONE    
 10/04 AM     2.7        0.6        0.3        2       NONE    
 10/05 PM     2.7        0.6        0.2        2       NONE    
 11/05 AM     2.7        0.6        0.4        1       NONE    
 11/05 PM     3.0        0.9        0.5        1       NONE

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/07 PM     3.0        1.0        0.9        2       NONE    
 09/06 AM     3.2        1.2        0.9        1       NONE    
 09/07 PM     2.7        0.7        0.4        1       NONE    
 10/07 AM     2.5        0.5        0.3        2       NONE    
 10/07 PM     2.5        0.5        0.2       1-2      NONE    
 11/08 AM     2.5        0.5        0.4        1       NONE

&&

$$

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-091100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210910T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
714 PM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
669 
WHUS41 KAKQ 090731
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
331 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

MDZ021-091100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210909T1100Z/
Dorchester-
331 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- 
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Dorchester County, primarily across southern portions 
  of the county near Bishop's Head.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable 
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low 
  threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water 
  above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads 
  and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns 
  near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

BISHOPS HEAD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.7 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 1.6 FT, MAJOR 2.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/03 AM     3.3        1.2        0.8       1-2     MINOR    
 09/04 PM     3.1        1.0        0.6        2       NONE    
 10/04 AM     2.8        0.7        0.4        2       NONE    
 10/05 PM     2.7        0.6        0.2       1-2      NONE    
 11/05 AM     2.7        0.6        0.4        1       NONE    
 11/05 PM     2.9        0.8        0.4        1       NONE

CAMBRIDGE MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/06 AM     3.3        1.3        1.0        1       NONE    
 09/07 PM     2.8        0.8        0.5       1-2      NONE    
 10/07 AM     2.6        0.6        0.4        2       NONE    
 10/07 PM     2.5        0.5        0.2       1-2      NONE    
 11/08 AM     2.5        0.5        0.4        1       NONE    
 11/08 PM     2.7        0.7        0.4        1       NONE

&&

$$

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-091545-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210910T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
331 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
656 
WHUS41 KAKQ 091002
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
602 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

MDZ021-091115-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.CF.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210909T1100Z/
Dorchester-
602 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Water levels will remain well below minor flood thresholds through
the remainder of the morning. Therefore, the advisory has been 
cancelled.

$$

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-091815-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210910T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
602 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
995 
WHUS41 KAKQ 091423
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1023 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-092230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210910T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
1023 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
227 
WHUS41 KAKQ 091922
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
322 PM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-100330-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210911T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
322 PM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
353 
WHUS41 KAKQ 100152
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
952 PM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-101000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210911T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
952 PM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
598 
WHUS41 KAKQ 100814
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
414 AM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-102000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210911T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
414 AM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
267 
WHUS41 KAKQ 101636
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1236 PM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-110000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210911T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
1236 PM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
215 
WHUS41 KAKQ 101907
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
307 PM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-110315-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210912T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
307 PM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
438 
WHUS41 KAKQ 110130
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
930 PM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-111000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210912T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
930 PM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

05
779 
WHUS41 KAKQ 110812
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
412 AM EDT Sat Sep 11 2021

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-112000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210912T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
412 AM EDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
770 
WHUS41 KAKQ 111411
CFWAKQ

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1011 AM EDT Sat Sep 11 2021

MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-120000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210912T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
1011 AM EDT Sat Sep 11 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The Atlantic Beaches of Maryland. In Virginia, The 
  Atlantic Beaches of Northampton and Accomack Counties, and 
  Virginia Beach. In North Carolina, the Atlantic Beaches of 
  Eastern Currituck County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 8, 10:41 AM EDTCoastal Flood StatementAKQDorchester6 hr
Sep 8, 3:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSomerset, Worcester45 min
Sep 8, 3:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQSomerset, Worcester30 min
Sep 8, 7:14 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryAKQDorchester11 hr
Sep 8, 12:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQLunenburg40 min
Sep 8, 1:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQChesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg44 min
Sep 8, 1:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQHanover, King and Queen, King William, City of Richmond42 min
Sep 8, 1:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQCharles City, Prince George, Surry, Sussex49 min
Sep 8, 1:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQHanover, Henrico, King William, New Kent44 min
Sep 8, 2:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCharles City, King and Queen, New Kent45 min
Sep 8, 2:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQJames City, City of Williamsburg47 min
Sep 8, 2:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQGloucester, James City, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex and 1 more31 min
Sep 8, 2:34 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ26 min
Sep 8, 2:43 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ47 min
Sep 8, 2:48 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ57 min
Sep 8, 2:51 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQGloucester, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland24 min
Sep 8, 2:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQGloucester, Mathews, City of Williamsburg49 min
Sep 8, 2:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ16 min
Sep 8, 3:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQGloucester, Mathews, Middlesex27 min
Sep 8, 3:13 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ62 min
Sep 8, 3:29 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ46 min
Sep 8, 3:51 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ114 min
Sep 8, 4:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQBrunswick37 min
Sep 8, 4:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Williamsburg47 min
Sep 8, 4:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton, City of Franklin56 min
Sep 8, 4:48 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQJames City, York, City of Williamsburg3 hr
Sep 8, 5:02 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ58 min
Sep 8, 5:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQYork, City of Williamsburg49 min
Sep 8, 5:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAKQGloucester, James City, Surry, York, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson44 min
Sep 8, 5:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Suffolk27 min
Sep 8, 5:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Hampton, City of Norfolk39 min
Sep 8, 5:38 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ67 min
Sep 8, 5:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthampton25 min
Sep 8, 5:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson52 min
Sep 8, 5:56 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ94 min
Sep 8, 6:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQSouthampton, City of Franklin37 min
Sep 8, 6:38 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQYork, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson3 hr
Sep 8, 6:40 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ65 min
Sep 8, 7:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQMecklenburg67 min
Sep 8, 7:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Virginia Beach51 min
Sep 8, 7:25 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAKQ2 hr
Sep 8, 7:28 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAKQCity of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach3 hr
Sep 8, 7:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCity of Chesapeake40 min
Sep 8, 4:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQNorthampton25 min
Sep 8, 6:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCamden, Currituck, Pasquotank52 min
Sep 8, 6:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAKQCurrituck40 min

Nearby

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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.