A piece of ocean is temporarily off-limits for fireworks
What happened
The Coast Guard is temporarily closing a small section of the North Atlantic Ocean near Virginia Beach. This means no vessels or people can enter the area without specific authorization.
Why it matters
This is a routine safety measure. The Coast Guard regularly establishes temporary zones like this for events that pose a risk to marine traffic or personnel.
The signal
There is nothing to watch here; the zone will be lifted after the fireworks display.