VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Waves pound the shore and flags whip under gusty winds this morning as Virginia’s coast faces one last push of heavy rain and high surf before Halloween clears things out. Standing water already lingers near low-lying roads and beach access points, with the National Weather Service warning of coastal flooding through early Thursday.
According to the NWS office in Wakefield, steady showers will continue today as northeast winds strengthen to 25–30 mph, gusting near 35 along the beaches. A Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory remain in effect through Thursday morning, with forecasters urging caution for travelers near Route 60 and Sandbridge Road. Up to a half inch of rain is likely by day’s end.
Residents should avoid driving through flooded areas and secure any outdoor decorations or Halloween inflatables before the strongest gusts hit. Conditions will improve quickly Thursday afternoon as the low-pressure system slides offshore and drier air arrives from the west.
By Friday, the region turns a corner—sunny, breezy, and cool with highs near 62°F and winds shifting west around 20 mph. Trick-or-Treat weather looks nearly perfect for the Virginia Beach area: crisp air, clear skies, and temperatures in the upper 50s early in the evening.
The weekend holds steady with sunshine and highs in the low 60s, a pleasant setup for outdoor plans or late-season beach walks. But looking into early November, cooler nights and a pattern shift hint at a chillier stretch ahead—perhaps Virginia’s first real taste of pre-winter air.
After all, fall’s easy warmth never lasts long on the coast.
Five-Day Forecast for Virginia Beach, VA:
Wed: 63/61 – Breezy, scattered rain; coastal flooding possible.
Thu: 69/50 – Showers early; clearing late, windy gusts near 30 mph.
Fri: 62/47 – Sunny and breezy; ideal Trick-or-Treat evening near 58°.
Sat: 63/48 – Sunny; calm fall day.
Sun: 64/51 – Mostly sunny; cooler trend developing early next week.
