Virginia Beach, Va. – Dark clouds may briefly interrupt the coastal skyline today as scattered showers and thunderstorms develop, bringing periods of wet roads and lightning before brighter weather returns later this week. If you’re heading to the beach or traveling along Hampton Roads, keep an eye on the sky because conditions can change quickly through the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible through the day, especially after late morning. High temperatures will reach around 81 degrees, with light south winds becoming southeast during the afternoon. Drivers on I-264, I-64, U.S. 58, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel could encounter brief heavy downpours that reduce visibility and create ponding on roadways.
The unsettled pattern strengthens Tuesday. Thunderstorms become more widespread during the afternoon and evening, with a 60% chance of storms followed by an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night. Some storms may produce heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. While widespread severe weather is not expected for Virginia Beach, forecasters continue monitoring the broader Mid-Atlantic for isolated stronger storms capable of damaging wind gusts.
By Wednesday, the pattern shifts dramatically. Sunshine returns with highs near 87 degrees, followed by mostly clear skies Wednesday night. Thursday also stays sunny with highs in the mid-80s, offering a welcome break after several rounds of rain.
If you’re spending time outdoors today or Tuesday, have a backup indoor plan and move inside quickly if thunder is heard. Boaters should closely monitor marine conditions as thunderstorms approach coastal waters.
Looking farther ahead, the Climate Prediction Center’s 6-to-10-day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of the Mid-Atlantic, pointing toward another stretch of warm summer weather after this active period.
Five-Day Forecast for Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Today: Chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 81°F.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 72°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny with thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. High 87°F.
- Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Low 74°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny. High 87°F.
