Norfolk is getting a crisp, dry Halloween, with mostly sunny skies, a high near 62 degrees and enough northeast wind to make costumes with exposed limbs question their life choices. Rain is not expected Saturday, but the evening will turn cloudier and noticeably colder.
Cool, Dry Saturday For Trick-or-Treating
Saturday afternoon should stay mostly sunny as temperatures rise from the mid-50s into the lower 60s. Northeast winds will run 8 to 12 mph, and the chance of rain will remain near zero across Norfolk.
An earlier Hoodline forecast had already pointed toward a cooler Halloween weekend; a later update called for slightly warmer conditions. The National Weather Service in Wakefield now expects mostly cloudy skies Saturday night, with temperatures dropping to around 48 degrees, so evening plans will call for a jacket or a well-insulated costume.
Coastal Waters Stay Bumpy Early
Boaters around Norfolk and nearby coastal waters should watch the wind more closely than trick-or-treaters do. Northeast winds may gust to 20 to 25 mph near the coast Saturday morning, with Small Craft Advisories continuing through the morning in parts of the Chesapeake Bay and lower James River and lasting into the afternoon or evening in some coastal zones, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds and waves are expected to ease later Saturday as high pressure settles over the area. Inland conditions should remain dry and manageable for Halloween activities, with no significant weather problems expected for neighborhood rounds.
Warmup Arrives Before Rain Chances
Sunday will be partly sunny with a high in the upper 60s, followed by a mostly cloudy Monday near 68. Temperatures then climb into the lower 70s Tuesday and the mid-70s Wednesday, while rain chances remain minimal through the middle of next week.
Showers may return Thursday, when Norfolk could reach about 73 degrees with a 40% chance of showers. Above-average temperatures may continue through the end of the week, with Friday bringing another chance of rain showers, giving the week a distinctly unsettled finish after a notably calm Halloween weekend.
