- humidity: 72%
- wind: 17-38mph
- cloud cover: 99%
Next 7 days
Today
65°F
/
55°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:49 am
sunset: 6:54 pm
humidity: 70%
wind: 20-40mph
dew point: 53°F
pressure: 1025hPa
chance of precipitation: 27%
cloud cover: 99%
Friday
70°F
/
56°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:50 am
sunset: 6:53 pm
humidity: 57%
wind: 16-31mph
dew point: 49°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 34%
cloud cover: 100%
Saturday
74°F
/
58°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:51 am
sunset: 6:51 pm
humidity: 42%
wind: 16-33mph
dew point: 47°F
pressure: 1013hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 1%
Sunday
63°F
/
56°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 94%
wind: 16-29mph
dew point: 57°F
pressure: 1005hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.44"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
70°F
/
59°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 63%
wind: 9-21mph
dew point: 56°F
pressure: 1012hPa
chance of precipitation: 32%
rain volume: 0.01"
cloud cover: 67%
Tuesday
72°F
/
59°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:47 pm
humidity: 66%
wind: 5-13mph
dew point: 60°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 77%
rain volume: 0.03"
cloud cover: 87%
Wednesday
74°F
/
62°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:45 pm
humidity: 72%
wind: 16-29mph
dew point: 63°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 0%
Thursday
78°F
/
71°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:43 pm
humidity: 72%
wind: 16-29mph
dew point: 66°F
pressure: 1016hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 100%
Weather Alerts
Wind Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 5:29:00 AM EDT - Thu, Sep 24, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina,
Eastern Currituck and Western Currituck Counties. In Virginia,
Northampton, Accomack, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind
Coastal Flood Warning
NWS Wakefield VA
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 6:19:00 AM EDT - Fri, Sep 25, 2026 4:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...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. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT Friday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* 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 1
to 2 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
High Surf Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 6:19:00 AM EDT - Fri, Sep 25, 2026 7:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...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. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT Friday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* 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 1
to 2 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
Beach Hazards Statement
NWS Wakefield VA
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 6:19:00 AM EDT - Thu, Sep 24, 2026 9:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...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. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT Friday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Friday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* 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 1
to 2 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
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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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