- humidity: 88%
- wind: 13-24mph
- cloud cover: 100%
Next 7 days
Today
70°F
/
64°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:48 am
sunset: 6:58 pm
humidity: 80%
wind: 19-37mph
dew point: 64°F
pressure: 1021hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.46"
cloud cover: 100%
Wednesday
68°F
/
63°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:48 am
sunset: 6:56 pm
humidity: 72%
wind: 20-40mph
dew point: 57°F
pressure: 1026hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.09"
cloud cover: 100%
Thursday
66°F
/
62°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:49 am
sunset: 6:54 pm
humidity: 60%
wind: 18-37mph
dew point: 52°F
pressure: 1025hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 99%
Friday
67°F
/
58°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:50 am
sunset: 6:53 pm
humidity: 67%
wind: 17-34mph
dew point: 51°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 38%
rain volume: <0.01"
cloud cover: 98%
Saturday
66°F
/
59°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:51 am
sunset: 6:51 pm
humidity: 54%
wind: 18-34mph
dew point: 49°F
pressure: 1012hPa
chance of precipitation: 79%
rain volume: 0.06"
cloud cover: 100%
Sunday
71°F
/
59°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 64%
wind: 16-29mph
dew point: 52°F
pressure: 1006hPa
chance of precipitation: 38%
rain volume: 0.03"
cloud cover: 95%
Monday
73°F
/
61°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 59%
wind: 10-14mph
dew point: 55°F
pressure: 1016hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 0%
Tuesday
73°F
/
65°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:47 pm
humidity: 57%
wind: 13-16mph
dew point: 55°F
pressure: 1020hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 6%
Weather Alerts
Coastal Flood Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 4:00:00 PM EDT - Wed, Sep 23, 2026 4:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip
currents is expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one
foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet expected in the
surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The Maryland Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. For
the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday
afternoon through late Thursday night.
* 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
Coastal Flood Watch
NWS Wakefield VA
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 4:00:00 PM EDT - Fri, Sep 25, 2026 4:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip
currents is expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one
foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet expected in the
surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The Maryland Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. For
the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday
afternoon through late Thursday night.
* 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
Beach Hazards Statement
NWS Wakefield VA
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 8:00:00 AM EDT - Wed, Sep 23, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip
currents is expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one
foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet expected in the
surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The Maryland Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. For
the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday
afternoon through late Thursday night.
* 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
High Surf Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 2:00:00 AM EDT - Thu, Sep 24, 2026 6:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a high risk of rip
currents is expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one
foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet expected in the
surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The Maryland Beaches.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Wednesday. For
the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday
afternoon through late Thursday night.
* 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
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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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