- humidity: 72%
- wind: 18-39mph
- cloud cover: 99%
Next 7 days
Today
66°F
/
57°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:48 am
sunset: 6:56 pm
humidity: 83%
wind: 20-40mph
dew point: 59°F
pressure: 1026hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.21"
cloud cover: 100%
Thursday
63°F
/
58°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:49 am
sunset: 6:54 pm
humidity: 65%
wind: 20-40mph
dew point: 54°F
pressure: 1024hPa
chance of precipitation: 4%
cloud cover: 100%
Friday
62°F
/
55°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:50 am
sunset: 6:53 pm
humidity: 66%
wind: 20-37mph
dew point: 50°F
pressure: 1016hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.31"
cloud cover: 100%
Saturday
61°F
/
55°F
heavy intensity rain
sunrise: 6:51 am
sunset: 6:51 pm
humidity: 95%
wind: 20-38mph
dew point: 56°F
pressure: 1006hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.91"
cloud cover: 100%
Sunday
67°F
/
58°F
broken clouds
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 66%
wind: 16-33mph
dew point: 55°F
pressure: 1005hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 71%
Monday
71°F
/
62°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 70%
wind: 11-22mph
dew point: 58°F
pressure: 1011hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 98%
Tuesday
73°F
/
59°F
few clouds
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:47 pm
humidity: 65%
wind: 11-15mph
dew point: 57°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 12%
Wednesday
73°F
/
67°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:45 pm
humidity: 71%
wind: 17-30mph
dew point: 63°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 2%
Weather Alerts
Wind Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 2:00:00 PM EDT - Thu, Sep 24, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina, Currituck
County. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties, and the
city of Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind
High Surf Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 3:40:00 PM EDT - Thu, Sep 24, 2026 6:00:00 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 Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday.
* 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
Coastal Flood Warning
NWS Wakefield VA
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 4:00:00 PM EDT - Fri, Sep 25, 2026 4:00:00 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 Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday.
* 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
Beach Hazards Statement
NWS Wakefield VA
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 3:40:00 PM 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 Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Thursday.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Friday.
* 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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