Norfolk is in for a mostly sunny Sunday with a high near 62 degrees, but strong northeast winds and rising coastal water will make it feel less tranquil than the blue skies suggest. Gusts could reach 30 mph, while a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect Saturday, October 17, from noon to 6 p.m. in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Coastal Flooding Arrives Sunday Afternoon
The National Weather Service in Wakefield says up to 1 foot of inundation is possible in vulnerable spots across Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Suffolk. Some roads may close, and drivers are urged not to go around barricades or enter water of unknown depth.
A broader Coastal Flood Watch begins Monday afternoon and continues through Tuesday morning, with 1 to 2 feet of water possible above ground level near shorelines and tidal waterways. The warning comes as persistent north to northeast winds push water toward the coast over several high-tide cycles.
Rain Chances Rise Monday
Monday brings showers possible and a high near 64 degrees.
Showers may linger into Monday evening before skies turn mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 55 degrees. The shift marks a substantive update from Saturday's forecast, which focused more heavily on weekend rain.
Sunny Skies Return But The Breeze Stays
Tuesday should be mostly sunny with a high near 67, followed by another mostly sunny day near 65 on Wednesday. Winds will remain noticeable, especially near the coast, even as rain chances stay low for most of the midweek forecast.
A slight chance of showers could return late Wednesday night and early Thursday, but Thursday afternoon should turn mostly sunny near 66 degrees. Friday looks like the quietest finish to the stretch, with sunshine and a high near 67.
