- humidity: 83%
- wind: 10-0mph
- cloud cover: 0%
Next 7 days
Today
70°F
/
55°F
light rain
sunrise: 7:05 am
sunset: 6:28 pm
humidity: 83%
wind: 23-30mph
dew point: 62°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.24"
cloud cover: 80%
Sunday
66°F
/
62°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 7:06 am
sunset: 6:26 pm
humidity: 90%
wind: 40-52mph
dew point: 62°F
pressure: 1011hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.55"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
66°F
/
64°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 7:07 am
sunset: 6:25 pm
humidity: 96%
wind: 35-46mph
dew point: 65°F
pressure: 1006hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.65"
cloud cover: 100%
Tuesday
64°F
/
59°F
light rain
sunrise: 7:08 am
sunset: 6:23 pm
humidity: 89%
wind: 30-45mph
dew point: 57°F
pressure: 1014hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.09"
cloud cover: 100%
Wednesday
67°F
/
54°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 7:09 am
sunset: 6:22 pm
humidity: 65%
wind: 22-30mph
dew point: 52°F
pressure: 1014hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 90%
Thursday
58°F
/
46°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:10 am
sunset: 6:21 pm
humidity: 54%
wind: 20-27mph
dew point: 35°F
pressure: 1014hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 3%
Friday
58°F
/
45°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:11 am
sunset: 6:19 pm
humidity: 48%
wind: 16-24mph
dew point: 34°F
pressure: 1014hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 0%
Saturday
65°F
/
46°F
broken clouds
sunrise: 7:12 am
sunset: 6:18 pm
humidity: 46%
wind: 12-20mph
dew point: 36°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 70%
Weather Alerts
Coastal Flood Watch
NWS Wakefield VA
Sun, Oct 12, 2025 8:00:00 AM EDT - Sun, Oct 12, 2025 7:00:00 PM EDT
The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wakefield VA on this developing situation.
Coastal event
Flood
High Wind Watch
NWS Wakefield VA
Sun, Oct 12, 2025 4:00:00 AM EDT - Mon, Oct 13, 2025 2:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
possible.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Northampton and Accomack Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind
High Wind Warning
NWS Wakefield VA
Sun, Oct 12, 2025 4:00:00 AM EDT - Mon, Oct 13, 2025 2:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Northampton
and Accomack Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind
High Surf Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Sat, Oct 11, 2025 7:00:00 PM EDT - Mon, Oct 13, 2025 6:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10
to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Warning, 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected
in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, coastal Worcester County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 6
PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 8 AM Sunday
to 6 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate to major flooding will cause extensive
inundation and flooding of numerous roads and buildings
resulting in a significant threat to property and life. Water
will be 2 to 3 feet or more above ground level in some areas.
Moderate to severe flooding will extend inland from the
waterfront and shoreline flooding homes, businesses and
isolating some neighborhoods. Numerous roads may be impassable
under several feet of water and cars submerged. Some areas may
need to be evacuated. Erosion and damage to dune structures
will be possible. Actions should be taken to protect property
along the immediate shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak water levels are expected with the
high tide cycle occurring early Sunday afternoon, but
significant additional flooding is expected into Monday
morning.
Marine event
Coastal Flood Warning
NWS Wakefield VA
Sun, Oct 12, 2025 8:00:00 AM EDT - Mon, Oct 13, 2025 6:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10
to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Warning, 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected
in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, coastal Worcester County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 6
PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 8 AM Sunday
to 6 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate to major flooding will cause extensive
inundation and flooding of numerous roads and buildings
resulting in a significant threat to property and life. Water
will be 2 to 3 feet or more above ground level in some areas.
Moderate to severe flooding will extend inland from the
waterfront and shoreline flooding homes, businesses and
isolating some neighborhoods. Numerous roads may be impassable
under several feet of water and cars submerged. Some areas may
need to be evacuated. Erosion and damage to dune structures
will be possible. Actions should be taken to protect property
along the immediate shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak water levels are expected with the
high tide cycle occurring early Sunday afternoon, but
significant additional flooding is expected into Monday
morning.
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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More Weather Information
Important Information for Beach Home Owners
Minimizing Damage from Floods, Storms
Hurricane Planning and Recovery
- A Hurricane Primer
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- Sussex County Online Storm Center
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- 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
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