Norfolk is waking to clear skies and temperatures near 50 degrees Monday, with a sunny afternoon ahead and a high near 67. Northwest winds will pick up through the late morning and afternoon, occasionally gusting around 20 mph, but rain will stay out of the picture.
Sunny, Breezy Monday Gives Way To Mild Midweek
According to NWS Wakefield, Monday night will be mostly clear with a low around 44 before temperatures climb to about 70 Tuesday. Veterans Day will remain sunny and mild, with a high near 69, while farther inland areas could turn noticeably colder overnight than the immediate Norfolk coastline.
Rain Chances Arrive Thursday
Clouds should increase late Wednesday, followed by a slight chance of rain after 1 p.m. Thursday. Thursday night brings a better chance for showers, and Friday looks cooler and unsettled with a high near 58 and a chance of rain showers.
Cooler Weekend Follows A Strong Front
A strong cold front is expected to push through late Thursday into Friday, bringing gustier winds and a noticeable temperature drop. Saturday looks to be the chilliest day, with highs in the 50s, followed by a mostly sunny Sunday with a high around 56.
Boaters Should Watch Monday Winds
Small Craft Advisories remain in effect for portions of the Chesapeake Bay and nearby coastal waters into Monday evening, while some southern waters and the lower James River see advisories expire Monday morning. Conditions are expected to settle from tonight through midweek before stronger northwest winds and rougher seas become possible again Friday into the weekend.
