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Beach Hazards Statement 9, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 13, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT for City of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Currituck County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jul 14, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT (00:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 14, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jul 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:00 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
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.9 hours before the alert went out and 214 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
- 181 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 720 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -42 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -1.5
The text
As transmitted.
659
WHUS41 KAKQ 140056
CFWAKQ
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
856 PM EDT Mon Jul 13 2026
NCZ102-VAZ098-140900-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.BH.S.0009.260714T1200Z-260715T0000Z/
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
856 PM EDT Mon Jul 13 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 4 ft will result in rough surf
conditions and a high risk of rip currents. expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In
Virginia, Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...High rip risk is expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
MDZ021>023-VAZ099-140900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0009.260714T0300Z-260714T0900Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Accomack-
856 PM EDT Mon Jul 13 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset
Counties. In Virginia, Accomack County.
* WHEN...From this evening through late tonight.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 PM 2.7 0.7 1.0 1 NONE
14/04 AM 3.4 1.4 1.0 1 NONE
14/04 PM 2.6 0.6 0.8 1 NONE
15/05 AM 3.3 1.3 0.9 1 NONE
15/05 PM 2.5 0.5 0.6 1 NONE
16/06 AM 2.8 0.8 0.4 1 NONE
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 3.1 1.0 1.1 1 NONE
14/01 AM 3.5 1.4 1.0 1 MINOR
14/02 PM 3.0 0.9 0.9 1 NONE
15/02 AM 3.4 1.3 0.9 2 MINOR
15/03 PM 2.7 0.6 0.6 1 NONE
16/03 AM 3.0 0.9 0.5 1 NONE
CRISFIELD MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 1.8 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/12 PM 2.9 0.7 1.3 1 NONE
14/01 AM 3.6 1.4 1.1 1 MINOR
14/01 PM 2.6 0.4 1.0 1 NONE
15/02 AM 3.4 1.2 0.9 1 NONE
15/02 PM 2.4 0.2 0.7 1 NONE
16/02 AM 3.1 0.9 0.7 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/12 AM 4.1 1.6 1.1 1 NONE
14/01 PM 3.4 0.9 1.1 1 NONE
15/01 AM 4.1 1.6 1.1 2 NONE
15/02 PM 3.2 0.7 0.8 1-2 NONE
16/02 AM 3.7 1.2 0.7 1-2 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/10 PM 3.2 1.2 0.9 1 MINOR
14/11 AM 2.6 0.6 0.8 1 NONE
14/11 PM 2.8 0.8 0.5 1-2 NONE
15/12 PM 2.2 0.2 0.4 1 NONE
16/12 AM 2.4 0.4 0.2 2 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/08 PM 3.9 1.1 0.1 1 NONE
14/08 AM 2.9 0.1 0.0 1 NONE
14/09 PM 3.7 0.9 -0.1 1 NONE
15/09 AM 2.5 -0.3 -0.5 1 NONE
15/10 PM 3.2 0.4 -0.5 1 NONE
16/10 AM 2.8 0.0 -0.3 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/09 PM 6.2 1.7 1.1 1 NONE
14/09 AM 4.8 0.3 0.9 1 NONE
14/10 PM 5.8 1.3 0.7 1 NONE
15/10 AM 4.4 -0.1 0.4 1 NONE
15/10 PM 5.1 0.6 0.1 1 NONE
TANGIER ISLAND VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/12 PM 2.7 0.9 1.3 1 NONE
14/12 AM 3.4 1.6 1.3 1 MINOR
14/12 PM 2.6 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
15/01 AM 3.1 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
15/01 PM 2.4 0.6 0.9 1 NONE
16/02 AM 2.7 0.9 0.7 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ075>078-085-086-521-522-140700-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0009.260714T0300Z-260714T0700Z/
Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-Mathews-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
856 PM EDT Mon Jul 13 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster,
Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties.
* WHEN...From this evening through late tonight.
* 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.
LEWISETTA VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 2.7 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
14/01 AM 3.0 1.5 1.3 1 MINOR
14/02 PM 2.7 1.2 1.2 1 NONE
15/02 AM 2.7 1.2 1.0 1 NONE
15/03 PM 2.2 0.7 0.7 1 NONE
16/03 AM 2.2 0.7 0.5 1 NONE
DAHLGREN/COLONIAL BEACH VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 5.1 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 PM 3.3 1.4 1.5 1 NONE
14/03 AM 3.6 1.7 1.3 1 MINOR
14/04 PM 3.0 1.1 1.1 1 NONE
15/04 AM 3.2 1.3 0.9 1 NONE
15/04 PM 2.7 0.8 0.8 1 NONE
16/05 AM 2.7 0.8 0.5 1 NONE
TAPPAHANNOCK VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.9 FT, MODERATE 1.4 FT, MAJOR 1.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 2.6 0.5 0.9 1 NONE
14/02 AM 3.0 0.9 0.8 1 MINOR
14/02 PM 2.6 0.5 0.8 1 NONE
15/03 AM 2.8 0.7 0.6 1 NONE
15/03 PM 2.3 0.2 0.4 1 NONE
16/04 AM 2.2 0.1 0.0 1 NONE
WINDMILL POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/11 PM 2.8 1.4 1.1 1 NONE
14/10 AM 2.3 0.9 1.1 1 NONE
15/12 AM 2.5 1.1 0.8 1 NONE
15/12 PM 2.1 0.7 0.7 1 NONE
16/12 AM 2.0 0.6 0.4 1 NONE
WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/09 PM 4.2 1.5 1.0 1 NONE
14/10 AM 3.3 0.6 0.8 1 NONE
14/10 PM 3.8 1.1 0.6 1 NONE
15/10 AM 3.0 0.3 0.3 1 NONE
15/11 PM 3.3 0.6 0.2 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ082>084-089-090-518-520-523>525-528-140600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0009.260714T0200Z-260714T0600Z/
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Surry-James City-
Eastern King William-Eastern King and Queen-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-Isle of Wight-
856 PM EDT Mon Jul 13 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, eastern and southeast
Virginia.
* WHEN...From this evening through late tonight.
* 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.
JAMES RIVER AT SCOTLAND/JAMESTOWN VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 2.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/12 PM 3.2 1.0 1.4 1 NONE
14/12 AM 3.8 1.6 1.3 1 NONE
14/12 PM 3.0 0.8 1.1 1 NONE
15/12 AM 3.3 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
15/01 PM 2.5 0.3 0.6 1 NONE
16/02 AM 2.8 0.6 0.4 1 NONE
GYWNNS ISLAND VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/11 PM 2.3 1.0 0.7 1 NONE
14/11 AM 1.9 0.6 0.6 1 NONE
14/11 PM 1.9 0.6 0.4 1 NONE
15/12 PM 1.5 0.1 0.2 1 NONE
16/12 AM 1.5 0.1 0.0 1 NONE
WEST POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/11 PM 5.1 1.6 1.5 1 MINOR
14/12 PM 4.3 0.8 1.5 1 NONE
15/12 AM 4.9 1.4 1.3 1 NONE
15/01 PM 3.9 0.4 0.9 1 NONE
16/01 AM 4.3 0.8 0.8 1 NONE
WARE RIVER AT SCHLEY VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/09 PM 4.2 1.5 1.0 1 NONE
14/10 AM 3.3 0.6 0.8 1 NONE
14/10 PM 3.8 1.1 0.6 1 NONE
15/10 AM 3.0 0.3 0.3 1 NONE
15/11 PM 3.3 0.6 0.2 1 NONE
YORKTOWN VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.4 FT, MAJOR 2.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/09 PM 4.1 1.5 1.0 1 NONE
14/10 AM 3.4 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
14/10 PM 3.7 1.1 0.6 1 NONE
15/11 AM 3.0 0.4 0.4 1 NONE
15/11 PM 3.2 0.6 0.2 1 NONE
FORT MONROE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/09 PM 4.2 1.4 1.0 2 NONE
14/10 AM 3.4 0.6 0.9 1 NONE
14/10 PM 3.9 1.1 0.7 1 NONE
15/11 AM 3.1 0.3 0.4 1 NONE
15/11 PM 3.3 0.5 0.2 1-2 NONE
SEWELLS POINT VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/09 PM 4.2 1.4 1.0 2 NONE
14/10 AM 3.3 0.5 0.8 1 NONE
14/10 PM 3.7 0.9 0.5 1 NONE
15/10 AM 2.9 0.1 0.3 1 NONE
15/11 PM 3.2 0.4 0.1 1-2 NONE
LEEWARD MARINA - NEWPORT NEWS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/10 PM 4.4 1.6 1.0 1 NONE
14/10 AM 3.6 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
14/11 PM 4.1 1.3 0.7 1 NONE
15/11 AM 3.2 0.4 0.4 1 NONE
16/12 AM 3.5 0.7 0.2 1 NONE
SMITHFIELD, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.5 FT, MODERATE 4.0 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 0.7 FT, MODERATE 1.2 FT, MAJOR 1.7 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/11 PM 3.4 0.6 -0.2 1 NONE
14/11 AM 2.4 -0.4 -0.4 1 NONE
15/12 AM 3.0 0.2 -0.6 1 NONE
15/12 PM 2.0 -0.8 -1.0 1 NONE
16/01 AM 2.4 -0.4 -1.1 1 NONE
&&
$$
VAZ100-140500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CF.S.0009.260714T0100Z-260714T0500Z/
Northampton-
856 PM EDT Mon Jul 13 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Northampton County.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Tuesday.
* 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.
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/10 PM 3.2 1.2 0.9 1 MINOR
14/11 AM 2.6 0.6 0.8 1 NONE
14/11 PM 2.8 0.8 0.5 1-2 NONE
15/12 PM 2.2 0.2 0.4 1 NONE
16/12 AM 2.4 0.4 0.2 2 NONE
KIPTOPEKE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/08 PM 4.2 1.2 0.8 1-2 NONE
14/09 AM 3.4 0.4 0.7 1 NONE
14/09 PM 3.9 0.9 0.5 1 NONE
15/10 AM 3.0 0.0 0.2 1 NONE
15/10 PM 3.4 0.4 0.1 1-2 NONE
OYSTER VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/09 PM 7.3 2.7 0.8 1 MINOR
14/09 AM 5.2 0.6 0.8 1 NONE
14/09 PM 7.1 2.5 0.6 1 MINOR
15/10 AM 4.8 0.2 0.2 1 NONE
15/10 PM 6.4 1.8 0.1 1 NONE
&&
$$2 follow-up statements
741 WHUS41 KAKQ 141436 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1036 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026 VAZ098-141545- /O.CAN.KAKQ.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260715T0000Z/ Virginia Beach- 1036 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ102-142245- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260715T0000Z/ Eastern Currituck- 1036 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 4 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High rip risk is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
444 WHUS41 KAKQ 141857 CFWAKQ Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wakefield VA 257 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026 NCZ102-150000- /O.CON.KAKQ.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260715T0000Z/ Eastern Currituck- 257 PM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 4 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern Currituck County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High rip risk is expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 1:29 PM EDT | Heat Advisory | AKQ | Accomack, Caroline, Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William and 6 more | 31 hr |
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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.