Virginia – Beachgoers from Maryland to Virginia are facing hazardous surf conditions today, September 22, as fall officially begins. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous rip currents along Maryland Beaches, Eastern Currituck County in North Carolina, and Virginia Beach, including Accomack and Northampton Counties.
According to the National Weather Service, breaking waves of three to five feet will continue through this evening. Officials strongly advise swimmers to stay out of the water to avoid hazardous conditions. Local residents and visitors are urged to monitor safety updates before heading to the shore.
Temperatures will remain mild today, with highs near 73 under mostly sunny skies. Winds from the northeast will reach about 8 mph. By Tuesday, patchy fog could form early before skies clear, bringing another sunny day with highs near 79.
The midweek pattern shifts warmer. Wednesday brings highs near 82 with mostly sunny skies, though a slight chance of showers appears Wednesday night. By Thursday afternoon, expect partly sunny skies with scattered showers developing. Thursday’s high will reach around 82 before nighttime showers increase.
Rain chances rise further Friday into the weekend. A 50 to 60 percent chance of showers is forecast Friday, with highs near 79. Saturday continues the unsettled trend, with more showers likely and highs in the upper 70s. Sunday looks partly sunny with temperatures near 76, offering a cooler, more comfortable close to the first week of fall.
Five-Day Forecast Snapshot:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 79.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 82.
- Thursday: Showers possible after 2 p.m., high 82.
- Friday: Showers likely, high 79.
- Saturday: Showers possible, high 78.
