{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.fccfa5eacc001e28fa712698aec02850731a6c58.004.3","section_key":"alert","section_title":"High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 3:40PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-23","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.fccfa5eacc001e28fa712698aec02850731a6c58.004.3","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wakefield VA"},"word_count":239,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# High Surf Advisory: High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 3:40PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Virginia Beach\n**Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA\n**Sent:** 2026-09-23T15:40:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-23T15:40:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-23T23:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of\ninundation above ground level in low-lying areas near\nshorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,\nlarge breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the\nBeach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip currents.\n\n* WHERE...Virginia Beach.\n\n* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday\nevening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday.\nFor the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result\nin an elevated threat of property damage to homes and\nbusinesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2\nto 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a\nsufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes\nand businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the\nwaterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road\nclosures and flooding of vehicles.\n\n## Instructions\nTake the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If\ntravel is required, do not drive around barricades or through\nwater of unknown depth.\n\nInexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to\ndangerous surf conditions.\n\nRemain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions."}