Breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet are expected along Maryland’s beaches through Saturday evening, creating dangerous swimming conditions during one of the busiest beach weekends of the year.
What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Maryland beaches through Saturday evening. Waves of 5 to 7 feet are forecast to produce rough surf and a high risk of rip currents.
What’s Important: Rip currents are fast-moving channels of water that pull swimmers away from shore and into deeper water. They can affect even strong swimmers.
How This Affects Real People: Forecasters are urging anyone at or near the water to stay out of the surf. The hazardous conditions are expected to last through Saturday evening, covering the full Memorial Day weekend arrival period when beach crowds are typically at their peak.
The statement also covers Virginia Beach and Accomack and Northampton counties in Virginia.
A Beach Hazards Statement is the National Weather Service’s standard alert for life-threatening surf zone conditions, including rip currents, longshore currents, and sneaker waves.
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