Norfolk is starting Thursday with clear skies and temperatures in the upper 50s, but the day will warm quickly under full sunshine. The high should reach about 83 degrees before a wetter, stormier pattern moves in late this weekend.
Thursday Brings One More Warm, Sunny Day
West winds of 5 to 9 mph will accompany the sunshine, with temperatures climbing through the 60s and 70s before peaking in the low 80s during the afternoon. The National Weather Service expects no rain Thursday, making it the warmest day of the immediate forecast.
Friday will be cooler and mostly cloudy, with a high near 76 and a low around 62 Friday night. Saturday stays mostly cloudy with a high near 74, but the first showers could arrive after 2 a.m. Sunday as rain chances rise to about 40% overnight.
Sunday Looks Like The Weekend Weather Pivot
Showers are likely Sunday morning, followed by additional showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is around 70%, with a high near 75 and southeast winds running 13 to 18 mph.
Sunday night remains unsettled, with more showers and thunderstorms, a low near 68 and another 70% chance of rain. The forecast discussion says rainfall confidence has increased for late Saturday through early Monday, with roughly three-quarters of an inch to 1.5 inches the most likely regional total and locally higher amounts possible.
That sharper storm outlook builds on Hoodline’s earlier forecast, which first flagged the weekend change. Boaters should also watch for stronger winds and rougher water late this weekend, when Small Craft Advisories are considered likely.
Columbus Day Brings A Partial Reprieve
Precipitation chances may linger into Monday. Tuesday turns sunny near 78, with temperatures remaining near average into midweek.
