- humidity: 53%
- wind: 20-33mph
- cloud cover: 40%
Next 7 days
Today
24°F
/
17°F
light snow
sunrise: 7:05 am
sunset: 5:22 pm
humidity: 58%
wind: 29-40mph
dew point: 7°F
pressure: 1011hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
snow volume: 0.02"
cloud cover: 52%
Monday
31°F
/
18°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:04 am
sunset: 5:23 pm
humidity: 58%
wind: 21-34mph
dew point: 15°F
pressure: 1021hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 3%
Tuesday
39°F
/
26°F
scattered clouds
sunrise: 7:03 am
sunset: 5:24 pm
humidity: 62%
wind: 10-12mph
dew point: 25°F
pressure: 1023hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 30%
Wednesday
35°F
/
28°F
rain and snow
sunrise: 7:02 am
sunset: 5:25 pm
humidity: 91%
wind: 13-22mph
dew point: 32°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.05"
snow volume: 0.1"
cloud cover: 100%
Thursday
30°F
/
22°F
clear sky
sunrise: 7:01 am
sunset: 5:26 pm
humidity: 60%
wind: 17-26mph
dew point: 17°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 6%
Friday
41°F
/
25°F
light rain
sunrise: 7:00 am
sunset: 5:28 pm
humidity: 61%
wind: 22-32mph
dew point: 26°F
pressure: 1006hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.03"
cloud cover: 86%
Saturday
24°F
/
13°F
light snow
sunrise: 6:59 am
sunset: 5:29 pm
humidity: 48%
wind: 29-44mph
dew point: 0°F
pressure: 1015hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
snow volume: 0.01"
cloud cover: 0%
Sunday
22°F
/
12°F
broken clouds
sunrise: 6:58 am
sunset: 5:30 pm
humidity: 43%
wind: 24-42mph
dew point: 1°F
pressure: 1022hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 63%
Weather Alerts
Coastal Flood Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Sun, Feb 01, 2026 6:32:00 AM EST - Sun, Feb 01, 2026 11:00:00 AM EST
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
Coastal event
Flood
High Surf Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Sun, Feb 01, 2026 6:32:00 AM EST - Mon, Feb 02, 2026 4:00:00 AM EST
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia,
Accomack County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
Marine event
Wind Advisory
NWS Wakefield VA
Sun, Feb 01, 2026 9:56:00 AM EST - Sun, Feb 01, 2026 1:00:00 PM EST
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Maryland Beaches County.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind
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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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