- humidity: 48%
- wind: 20-30mph
- cloud cover: 100%
Next 7 days
Today
69°F
/
55°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:50 am
sunset: 6:53 pm
humidity: 60%
wind: 21-39mph
dew point: 46°F
pressure: 1016hPa
chance of precipitation: 60%
cloud cover: 100%
Saturday
63°F
/
60°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:51 am
sunset: 6:51 pm
humidity: 82%
wind: 24-45mph
dew point: 55°F
pressure: 1006hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.72"
cloud cover: 100%
Sunday
64°F
/
59°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 91%
wind: 20-38mph
dew point: 56°F
pressure: 1002hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.51"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
71°F
/
61°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 70%
wind: 10-20mph
dew point: 59°F
pressure: 1010hPa
chance of precipitation: 19%
cloud cover: 100%
Tuesday
75°F
/
62°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:47 pm
humidity: 68%
wind: 8-18mph
dew point: 61°F
pressure: 1016hPa
chance of precipitation: 26%
rain volume: <0.01"
cloud cover: 89%
Wednesday
78°F
/
60°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:45 pm
humidity: 65%
wind: 8-17mph
dew point: 63°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 20%
rain volume: <0.01"
cloud cover: 0%
Thursday
76°F
/
65°F
scattered clouds
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:43 pm
humidity: 72%
wind: 8-12mph
dew point: 65°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 25%
Friday
80°F
/
69°F
scattered clouds
sunrise: 6:56 am
sunset: 6:42 pm
humidity: 62%
wind: 11-27mph
dew point: 62°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 40%
Weather Alerts
Wind Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 5:00:00 PM EDT - Sat, Sep 26, 2026 11:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester and Maryland Beaches
Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind
Beach Hazards Statement
NWS Wakefield VA
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 5:15:00 PM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles.
Coastal event
High Surf Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 5:15:00 PM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 7:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles.
Marine event
Coastal Flood Warning
NWS Wakefield VA
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 5:15:00 PM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 3:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, a high risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 3 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles.
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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