- humidity: 93%
- wind: 18-33mph
- cloud cover: 100%
Next 7 days
Today
65°F
/
57°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:48 am
sunset: 6:56 pm
humidity: 91%
wind: 20-40mph
dew point: 61°F
pressure: 1025hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.26"
cloud cover: 100%
Thursday
63°F
/
57°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:49 am
sunset: 6:54 pm
humidity: 63%
wind: 20-40mph
dew point: 52°F
pressure: 1024hPa
chance of precipitation: 28%
cloud cover: 100%
Friday
68°F
/
59°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:50 am
sunset: 6:53 pm
humidity: 65%
wind: 15-30mph
dew point: 53°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 17%
cloud cover: 100%
Saturday
72°F
/
56°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:51 am
sunset: 6:51 pm
humidity: 52%
wind: 12-26mph
dew point: 51°F
pressure: 1015hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 0%
Sunday
66°F
/
58°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 58%
wind: 13-26mph
dew point: 50°F
pressure: 1008hPa
chance of precipitation: 80%
rain volume: 0.05"
cloud cover: 92%
Monday
72°F
/
59°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 58%
wind: 8-18mph
dew point: 54°F
pressure: 1012hPa
chance of precipitation: 20%
rain volume: <0.01"
cloud cover: 44%
Tuesday
72°F
/
61°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:47 pm
humidity: 57%
wind: 10-12mph
dew point: 54°F
pressure: 1020hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 9%
Wednesday
74°F
/
67°F
clear sky
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:45 pm
humidity: 71%
wind: 16-27mph
dew point: 63°F
pressure: 1023hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 0%
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 County. In North Carolina,
Eastern Currituck and Western Currituck Counties. In Virginia,
Northampton and Accomack Counties, and Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 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 6:25:00 AM EDT - Thu, Sep 24, 2026 6:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot 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. 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 Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot 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. 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 Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 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 6:25:00 AM EDT - Wed, Sep 23, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot 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. 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 Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 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
Coastal Flood Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 6:25:00 AM EDT - Wed, Sep 23, 2026 4:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot 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. 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 Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT
Thursday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 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
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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.
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