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Virginia Beach weather alerts

2 active alerts for Virginia Beach, Virginia right now: a High Surf Advisory and a Coastal Flood Advisory.

42 in the last 30 days 188 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: High Surf Advisory Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Virginia Beach city

NWS issues alerts by city; Virginia Beach is in Virginia Beach city. Refreshed every few minutes; times in EDT.

Minor Expected

High Surf Advisory

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 2:38 AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA Until Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 PM EDT (in 12 hr)

Area: Virginia Beach

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until ...

What it means: Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.

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Minor Expected

Coastal Flood Advisory

Issued Thu, Oct 22, 2:38 AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA Until Thu, Oct 22, 9:00 PM EDT (in 14 hr)

Area: Virginia Beach

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until ...

What it means: Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Virginia Beach city

AlertIssuedEndedIssued by
Coastal Flood Warning Oct 21, 7:59 PM 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 7:59 PM 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Oct 21, 2:07 PM 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 2:07 PM 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 21, 3:59 AM 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 21, 3:59 AM Oct 21, 3:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Warning Oct 21, 3:59 AM 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 7:25 PM 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 7:25 PM 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 2:35 PM 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 2:35 PM 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 10:22 AM 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 10:22 AM 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 20, 4:21 AM 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 20, 4:21 AM 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 19, 2:45 PM Oct 21, 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 19, 2:45 PM 12:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 19, 2:45 PM Oct 21, 10:00 PM —
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 19, 4:09 AM Oct 21, 10:00 PM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 19, 4:09 AM Oct 21, 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 19, 4:09 AM Oct 20, 10:00 AM Wakefield VA
Wind Advisory Oct 19, 2:38 AM Oct 19, 10:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 18, 9:56 PM Oct 20, 12:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 9:56 PM Oct 21, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 18, 9:56 PM Oct 21, 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Wind Advisory Oct 18, 6:56 PM Oct 19, 10:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 3:01 PM Oct 21, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 18, 3:01 PM Oct 21, 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 18, 3:01 PM Oct 20, 12:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 18, 1:37 PM Oct 18, 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 18, 1:37 PM Oct 21, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 1:37 PM Oct 21, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
Wind Advisory Oct 18, 10:07 AM Oct 19, 10:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Advisory Oct 18, 5:36 AM Oct 18, 7:00 PM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 18, 5:36 AM Oct 21, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 18, 5:36 AM Oct 21, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
Wind Advisory Oct 18, 2:56 AM Oct 19, 10:00 PM Wakefield VA
Coastal Flood Watch Oct 17, 9:50 PM Oct 20, 9:00 AM Wakefield VA
High Surf Advisory Oct 17, 9:50 PM Oct 21, 7:00 AM Wakefield VA
Wind Advisory Oct 17, 9:29 PM Oct 18, 10:00 AM Wakefield VA

Pattern

What Virginia Beach city gets alerted for

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.

High Surf Advisory
49
Beach Hazards Statement
46
Coastal Flood Warning
28
Coastal Flood Advisory
20
Coastal Flood Watch
19
Wind Advisory
14
Heat Advisory
5
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
4
Coastal Flood Statement
1
Special Weather Statement
1
Tornado Watch
1

Plain English

What these alerts mean

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.

High Surf Advisory

Large breaking waves are expected on beaches, with dangerous rip currents. Stay off jetties and out of the water.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.

Coastal Flood Warning

Significant coastal flooding is occurring or imminent, typically at high tide. Move away from low-lying shoreline areas.

Coastal Flood Watch

Significant coastal flooding is possible. Prepare to protect property near the shore.

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

Beach Hazards Statement

Hazards such as rip currents, sneaker waves or cold water are expected at the beach.

Heat Advisory

Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.

Special Weather Statement

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.

Tornado Watch

Conditions are favourable for tornadoes in and near the watch area. Review your shelter plan and stay alert for warnings.

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Alerts near Virginia Beach

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Questions

About Virginia Beach alerts

How do I get Virginia Beach weather alerts on my iPhone?

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Where do these alerts come from?

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, the city Virginia Beach sits in. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

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.

Can I get this data as JSON?

Yes. /weather-alerts/va/virginia-beach.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Virginia Beach, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.

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