[UPDATE] Beach Hazards Statement

FROM: NWS Wakefield VA
AREA: Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
SENT: 2026-06-22T01:48:00-04:00

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 22 at 1:48AM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT…High risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE…In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.

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

* IMPACTS…Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water. Breaking waves of 4 ft or greater can cause neck
and back injuries.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-22T10:00:00-04:00


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