- humidity: 94%
- wind: 16-25mph
- cloud cover: 100%
Next 7 days
Today
64°F
/
57°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 6:51 am
sunset: 6:51 pm
humidity: 91%
wind: 23-44mph
dew point: 58°F
pressure: 1007hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.67"
cloud cover: 100%
Sunday
66°F
/
62°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:52 am
sunset: 6:50 pm
humidity: 75%
wind: 16-31mph
dew point: 56°F
pressure: 1004hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.13"
cloud cover: 100%
Monday
71°F
/
61°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:53 am
sunset: 6:48 pm
humidity: 64%
wind: 12-24mph
dew point: 59°F
pressure: 1011hPa
chance of precipitation: 10%
cloud cover: 100%
Tuesday
74°F
/
62°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:54 am
sunset: 6:47 pm
humidity: 64%
wind: 7-16mph
dew point: 60°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 20%
rain volume: <0.01"
cloud cover: 100%
Wednesday
78°F
/
57°F
light rain
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:45 pm
humidity: 60%
wind: 8-17mph
dew point: 62°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 42%
rain volume: 0.04"
cloud cover: 27%
Thursday
85°F
/
68°F
scattered clouds
sunrise: 6:55 am
sunset: 6:43 pm
humidity: 58%
wind: 8-19mph
dew point: 64°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 45%
Friday
79°F
/
68°F
broken clouds
sunrise: 6:56 am
sunset: 6:42 pm
humidity: 68%
wind: 8-14mph
dew point: 64°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 79%
Saturday
71°F
/
68°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 6:57 am
sunset: 6:40 pm
humidity: 82%
wind: 9-14mph
dew point: 64°F
pressure: 1020hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 100%
Weather Alerts
High Surf Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 2:06:00 PM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 7:00:00 AM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet 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.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday 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 2
to 3 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
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 2:06:00 PM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 8:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet 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.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday 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 2
to 3 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 Warning
NWS Wakefield VA
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 2:06:00 PM EDT - Sun, Sep 27, 2026 12:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet 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.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday 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 2
to 3 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.
More Weather-Related Links
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