Virginia residents face dangerous travel conditions along Shore Drive and I-264 as coastal flooding and gusty winds persist into Thursday. The National Weather Service says a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday, warning that roads near waterways could close during high tide.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, water levels could rise up to a foot above ground in vulnerable areas, particularly near the Lynnhaven Inlet and Sandbridge. Drivers should avoid low-lying roads and prepare for sudden closures. Breezy northeast winds, gusting up to 28 mph, will compound flooding concerns by pushing water further inland.
Virginia Beach residents planning to attend Patriot Day remembrance events on Thursday should expect damp, windy conditions. Showers may linger through late Wednesday night, though skies gradually clear by Thursday afternoon. Still, slick roads and standing water could disrupt morning travel.
Public safety officials urge residents to charge devices, avoid unnecessary travel during high tide, and allow extra commute time. Event organizers are monitoring conditions closely, especially at outdoor memorials and ceremonies.
Beyond Thursday, conditions improve with partly cloudy skies Thursday night and mostly sunny weather Friday through early next week. Temperatures hover in the mid-70s, offering a comfortable stretch of early fall weather once the advisory lifts.
Warnings remain in effect until waters recede Wednesday evening. Residents should stay alert for updates and be prepared for additional advisories if tides rise higher than expected.
Five-Day Forecast for Virginia Beach, VA
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 75. North wind 11 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 76. Calm conditions.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 75.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 77. Overnight low near 66.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 77.
