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1 active alert for Virginia Beach city, Virginia right now: a Beach Hazards Statement.
11 in the last 30 days 11 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Heat Advisory Get alerts on your phone →
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Area: Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach
* WHAT...High risk for rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 5 ft will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
What it means: Hazards such as rip currents, sneaker waves or cold water are expected at the beach.
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Last 30 days
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Sep 4, 8:48 PM | Sep 4, 9:00 PM | Wakefield VA |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Sep 4, 7:21 PM | Sep 4, 9:00 PM | Wakefield VA |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Sep 4, 2:54 PM | Sep 4, 9:00 PM | Wakefield VA |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 4, 2:50 PM | Sep 4, 3:30 PM | Wakefield VA |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Sep 4, 2:05 PM | Sep 4, 9:00 PM | Wakefield VA |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 12:36 PM | Cancelled Sep 4, 6:33 PM | Wakefield VA |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 9:56 AM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Wakefield VA |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 4, 3:10 AM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Wakefield VA |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 3, 7:37 PM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Wakefield VA |
| Heat Advisory | Sep 3, 2:07 PM | Sep 4, 8:00 PM | Wakefield VA |
Pattern
Every alert that named Virginia Beach city in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Hazards such as rip currents, sneaker waves or cold water are expected at the beach.
Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.
A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.
Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.
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From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Virginia Beach city. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
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