Norfolk is heading into a noticeably colder stretch, with mostly sunny skies Friday, a high near 56 degrees and northwest winds that could gust to 21 mph. Temperatures fall to around 38 overnight under mostly clear skies, making for a crisp start to the weekend.
Cold Air Arrives With Gusty Winds
Saturday stays sunny but cooler, with a high near 53 and northwest winds, with gusts of 25 to 30 mph near the coast and 20 to 25 mph inland. Sunday brings a small rebound to about 57 degrees, though the breeze will remain part of the forecast.
The National Weather Service says the region is settling into its coldest air of the season so far, with dry weather expected through much of next week. Monday and Tuesday should remain mostly sunny with highs in the mid-50s, followed by a warmer Wednesday and Thursday reaching the upper 50s to around 60.
Inland Areas Face Freeze Concerns
A Freeze Warning is in effect from 3 to 8 a.m. Saturday for inland portions of central and eastern Virginia and northeast North Carolina. Norfolk and other coastal locations should stay milder, with overnight temperatures generally in the upper 30s to low 40s, but sensitive plants and exposed plumbing could still be vulnerable farther inland.
Advisory Conditions Expected
Boaters should expect advisory conditions over much of the marine area through much of the weekend. Winds could reach 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 knots across much of the waters Saturday. Seas were 3 to 5 feet north of Chincoteague earlier.
The colder, drier setup is a sharp change from the earlier Hoodline forecast, which had emphasized mild temperatures and possible late-week showers. For Norfolk residents, the practical takeaway is simple: sunny skies are sticking around, but the light jacket is no longer optional.
