Active AlertsAccomack

What: Breaking waves of 5 to 7 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
Where: In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties.
When: Through this evening.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.