Norfolk is waking up clear and chilly Tuesday, but the afternoon will turn remarkably mild, with sunshine and temperatures climbing to around 71 degrees. The calm start may bring patchy frost inland before a much cooler pattern arrives late this week.
Sunny Tuesday Brings A Big Warm-Up
Temperatures near 45 degrees early Tuesday will rise quickly under clear skies. Winds will shift from light and variable to southwest at roughly 1 to 10 mph, with dry weather continuing through the afternoon.
How Tuesday’s warmth compares
Norfolk’s forecast high near 71°F is about 7 degrees above the Nov. 10 normal high of 64°F, according to National Weather Service Wakefield climate data. The day’s record high is 83°F, set in 1979, so Tuesday’s forecast remains well below the record.
Inland parts of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina remain under a Frost Advisory until 8 a.m. Tuesday. The advisory is aimed at areas away from the immediate coast, where sheltered and rural spots are most likely to see frost.
Veterans Day Stays Mild And Bright
Wednesday should bring another sunny, seasonably mild day, with a high near 69 degrees and light east winds. Tuesday night will be clear with a low around 49, while Wednesday night turns mostly cloudy and settles near 50.
Rain Chances Arrive Before A Sharp Cool-Down
Thursday starts mostly sunny, but a slight chance of rain develops after 1 p.m. The high should reach about 69 degrees before a strong cold front moves through Thursday night into Friday.
Friday will be noticeably cooler, with a high near 56 and a slight chance of light rain during the morning. Northwesterly winds of 13 to 16 mph will make the day feel brisk, especially after the front passes.
Chilly, Windy Weekend Ahead
Saturday and Sunday look mostly sunny but much cooler, with highs near 54 and 55 degrees. Overnight lows will fall to around 40 degrees, and gusty northwest winds could make outdoor plans feel colder than the thermometer suggests.
Dry weather is expected to continue into Monday, when skies stay sunny and temperatures reach about 55 degrees. For now, Tuesday offers the warmest window of the week before the weekend settles into a distinctly late-fall chill.
