Beach Hazards Statement for Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Maryland Beaches, Accomack, Northampton
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What is happening
What: Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. Impacts: High risk of rip currents and rough surf are expected. Where: In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. When: From 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening.
What the bulletin says to do
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High risk of rip currents and rough surf are expected.
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- Alert
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 2 at 8:05PM EDT until August 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wakefield VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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