Norfolk is starting Tuesday with fog and mist, but the murky morning should give way to bright sunshine and a warm afternoon. Temperatures are expected to climb from the upper 50s early to a high near 83 degrees, with only a light southwest breeze and no rain in the forecast.
Wednesday Could Challenge A Norfolk Temperature Record
The heat builds further Wednesday under sunny skies, with the high forecast near 89 degrees. That would put the city within striking distance of the October 14 record high of 86 degrees set in 1975, according to the National Weather Service.
Tuesday night should remain clear and mild, with a low around 64, while Wednesday night stays mostly clear near 68. The warm stretch is expected to remain mostly dry through Friday, although Friday could bring a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
Cold Front Brings Windy Weekend Turn
Thursday offers a brief break from the heat, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 78 as northwest winds increase, with gusts up to 24 mph. Friday brings highs in the upper 70s to low 80s in the northern portion of the area before a stronger cold front crosses the region Friday evening into early Saturday, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a sharp drop to around 54 Friday night.
Saturday will feel like a different season, with sunshine, a high near 62 and wind gusts potentially reaching 25 to 30 mph, especially near the coast. Sunday looks sunny and calmer with a high near 63, while boaters should prepare for potentially hazardous marine conditions from Friday night into early Sunday.
