Weather Story for Southeast VA, Northeast NC & Southern MD

News Headlines

Breezy to Windy Conditions Expected This Weekend

Very Cold Wind Chills this Weekend

Marine Wind Overview

Marine Hazard Headlines

Latest Climate Summary

Much colder this weekend with breezy to windy conditions expected. Peak winds occur on Saturday, with gusts of 35-50 mph possible in most areas (highest near the coast), with 45-55+ mph gusts on the Eastern Shore. In addition, it will be very cold Saturday night with lows mainly in the teens (upper single digits possible across the Eastern Shore) and wind chills ranging from -5 to 0F near the coast (coldest on the Eastern Shore) and in the single digits above zero inland.

Breezy to windy conditions & very cold temperatures/wind chills are expected this weekend. The coldest weather is expected Saturday night, with lows in the upper single digits and teens with wind chills of ~-5 to 0°F near the coast and in the single digits above zero Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Here is a look at our the marine wind overview for the local waters. Wind gusts will gradually start to ramp up on Friday night through Saturday, peaking on midday Saturday into late Saturday evening. Additionally, with these storm-force gusts will produce freezing spray through the weekend.

A Storm Watch is in effect for the MD & VA coastal waters, while a Gale Watch is in effect for the NC coastal waters, Bay, and Rivers. The timeframe for the highest winds will be Saturday morning through early Sunday morning, though hazardous marine conditions are expected starting Friday night. Seas of 6-11 ft, occasionally to 15 ft are expected in areas in the Storm Watch.