Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement for Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton

What: High risk of rip currents expected. 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. Where: In...

MD, VAMaryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton

Official alert brief

WHAT

High risk of rip currents expected.

WHERE

In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

WHEN

From Monday morning through Monday 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.

Instructions

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.