- humidity: 63%
- wind: 16-31mph
- cloud cover: 37%
Next 7 days
Today
62°F
/
41°F
scattered clouds
sunrise: 7:12 am
sunset: 6:17 pm
humidity: 64%
wind: 15-31mph
dew point: 48°F
pressure: 1029hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 40%
Tuesday
67°F
/
46°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:13 am
sunset: 6:15 pm
humidity: 50%
wind: 13-27mph
dew point: 44°F
pressure: 1023hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 0%
Wednesday
58°F
/
47°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 7:14 am
sunset: 6:14 pm
humidity: 69%
wind: 16-32mph
dew point: 48°F
pressure: 1023hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 100%
Thursday
64°F
/
43°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:15 am
sunset: 6:13 pm
humidity: 56%
wind: 9-20mph
dew point: 42°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 0%
Friday
56°F
/
43°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:16 am
sunset: 6:12 pm
humidity: 50%
wind: 11-24mph
dew point: 34°F
pressure: 1025hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 0%
Saturday
56°F
/
42°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:18 am
sunset: 6:10 pm
humidity: 55%
wind: 8-18mph
dew point: 37°F
pressure: 1032hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 3%
Sunday
60°F
/
45°F
broken clouds
sunrise: 7:19 am
sunset: 6:09 pm
humidity: 57%
wind: 9-10mph
dew point: 43°F
pressure: 1034hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 79%
Monday
61°F
/
54°F
few clouds
sunrise: 7:20 am
sunset: 6:08 pm
humidity: 63%
wind: 9-9mph
dew point: 47°F
pressure: 1028hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 15%
Weather Alerts
High Surf Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 4:09:00 AM EDT - Wed, Oct 21, 2026 7:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up
to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack
and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Tuesday night through
Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous
swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Marine event
Coastal Flood Watch
NWS Wakefield VA
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 1:00:00 AM EDT - Wed, Oct 21, 2026 10:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up
to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Accomack
and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Tuesday night through
Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous
swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Coastal event
Flood
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Photo: This photo by George Leukel III shows a surprise 1992 nor'easter that caused millions of dollars in damages in Ocean City, Maryland.
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Delaware and Maryland beaches are blessed with mild weather throughout the year. Our average temperatures are 63 in spring, 84 in summer, 62 in fall and 41 in winter. For more specific weather information, here are some useful links.
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More Weather Information
Important Information for Beach Home Owners
Minimizing Damage from Floods, Storms
Hurricane Planning and Recovery
- A Hurricane Primer
A quick look at things you should know about hurricanes, such as how to prepare and what to do after you've returned home if you have been evacuated.
- Sussex County Online Storm Center
Storm information for Sussex County Delaware communities
- AccuWeather Hurricane Information
In Depth Information about Past, Present and Forecasted Hurricanes, with weather maps, tracking maps and history of storms. Very easy to use.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
Outstanding site by FEMA that provides tons of information on preparing for and recovering from natural disasters.
- American Red Cross
Home page of relief organization with advice on helping out in times of disasters such as hurricanes.
More Weather-Related Links
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