VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Waves are already building offshore this morning as a powerful coastal storm takes aim at the Virginia and North Carolina shoreline. A High Surf Advisory and Wind Advisory go into effect early Tuesday, marking one of the strongest marine events so far this fall.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, northeast winds will surge from 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph by sunrise Tuesday. Waves are expected to build between 8 and 11 feet, especially along open beaches from Virginia Beach south through the Currituck Outer Banks. Beach erosion and minor dune damage are possible, and dangerous surf will make swimming and surfing extremely hazardous.
Rain will increase Tuesday afternoon as the coastal low deepens, creating driving challenges along Route 58 and I-64 near the coast. Winds may push water inland, causing tidal flooding in low-lying areas near Back Bay and Lynnhaven Inlet. Secure loose outdoor items and avoid parking near the dunes or close to waterlines.
Conditions remain windy and damp into Wednesday before calmer, cooler air filters in Thursday. By Friday, skies clear and highs climb into the mid-60s — setting up a breezy but pleasant Halloween weekend. Trick-or-treat conditions Friday evening look favorable, though coastal neighborhoods may still see gusty breezes.
Models hint that early November could start colder than average, signaling the region’s first brush with true winter chill after this coastal blow.
Five-Day Outlook for Virginia Beach, VA:
Mon: 62/55 – Partly sunny; breezy.
Tue: 60/56 – Windy; heavy surf and rain likely.
Wed: 64/58 – Breezy; lingering showers.
Thu: 67/49 – Clearing; breezy and mild.
Fri: 61/49 – Sunny, crisp; pleasant Halloween setup.
