Norfolk is waking Sunday to light rain and fog, with a soggy and gusty day ahead across Hampton Roads. Showers, possible thunderstorms and minor coastal flooding could complicate outdoor plans and travel before clearer weather returns early next week.
Rain is expected through about 2 p.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms from roughly 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday’s high should reach 79 degrees, with southeast winds of 10 to 17 mph and gusts up to 29 mph; rainfall totals could reach a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch.
Storm Risk Builds Sunday Afternoon
The National Weather Service in Wakefield says the late-afternoon storm window carries a slight risk of severe weather, including brief tornadoes and damaging wind gusts. Storms may continue into the evening before tapering around 8 p.m., so residents should keep an eye on changing conditions and move indoors if thunder develops, according to the National Weather Service.
A Coastal Flood Statement remains in effect through 3 p.m. Sunday for Norfolk and other Hampton Roads communities, with up to six inches of water possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Drivers should not attempt to cross flooded roads, even if the water looks shallow.
Sunny Warmup Arrives Monday
Monday brings a much calmer pattern, with only a slight chance of an early shower before partly sunny skies take over and temperatures reach about 74 degrees. Northwest winds could gust to 25 mph, but Tuesday turns sunny and warmer with a high near 80.
The forecast then peaks Wednesday near 85 degrees before cooling to the mid-70s Thursday and Friday. The weekend looks breezier and cooler, with scattered shower chances and a Saturday high near 68; the outlook is a notable update from Hoodline’s earlier forecast, which did not include Sunday’s current coastal flooding and severe-weather concerns.
