Virginia Beach, VA – Commuters across Hampton Roads should prepare for a significant temperature jump followed by late-day showers as a shift in the weather pattern arrives Wednesday. While Tuesday remains bright and cool with a high of 59 degrees, the air is currently a crisp 46 degrees at Oceana Naval Air Station. This calm stretch is a brief window before southwesterly winds ramp up, gusting as high as 26 mph by Wednesday afternoon and dragging much warmer air into the coastal region.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, a 30 percent chance of showers will develop after 2 p.m. Wednesday. While rainfall amounts are expected to be light—likely under a tenth of an inch—the timing could create slick pavement on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and I-64 just as the afternoon rush begins. The wind will be a notable factor for high-profile vehicles, as steady southwesterly breezes between 15 and 18 mph will keep the atmosphere unsettled through the evening.
The rain won’t stick around long, but it marks the start of a much warmer trend for the tidewater area. Temperatures are expected to peak at 79 degrees Wednesday afternoon, nearly 20 degrees warmer than today. Thursday looks even better for outdoor activities, with full sunshine returning and a very comfortable high near 74 degrees as winds shift to the northwest.
Conditions remain dry through Friday before a more substantial system brings a 40 to 70 percent chance of rain for the weekend. For now, residents should enjoy the sunny Tuesday and keep an eye on the wind and rain potential for the Wednesday evening drive home.
Five Day Forecast for Virginia Beach, VA
- Tuesday: Sunny, High 59
- Wednesday: Sunny then Chance Showers, High 79
- Thursday: Sunny, High 74
- Friday: Sunny, High 74
- Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers, High 75
