Richmond, VA – Crosswinds are pushing vehicles across lanes on I-95 and I-64 this Monday morning as gusts build toward 30 to 35 mph inland and near 40 mph along the coast, creating hazardous travel from central Virginia to Hampton Roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, breezy conditions will persist through the afternoon, with the strongest gusts focused along the Eastern Shore and immediate coastline, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Accomack County. Coastal communities could see peak gusts near 40 mph, while Richmond, Petersburg and Williamsburg remain in the 30 to 35 mph range.
Drivers on elevated roadways such as the I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, I-264 in Virginia Beach and stretches of Route 13 along the Eastern Shore may encounter sudden gusts capable of briefly reducing visibility where lingering snow is lofted into the air. High-profile vehicles should use extra caution, particularly during the late morning and early afternoon when winds peak.
While snow showers taper through early afternoon, temperatures will fall sharply after sunset. Overnight lows are expected to drop into the 20s across much of eastern and central Virginia. Any melted snow on untreated secondary roads, bridges and overpasses may refreeze before the Tuesday morning commute, especially along I-95 north of Richmond and rural routes west of the Chesapeake Bay.
VDOT crews continue monitoring conditions, but drivers should slow down, secure loose outdoor items and prepare for slick spots by early Tuesday. Winds gradually ease Monday night, though refreeze concerns will linger into sunrise Tuesday.
