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Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:11 PM May. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 7 ft will result in rough surf
conditions and a high risk of rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:01 PM May. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek
VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA
including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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