Virginia Beach, VA – Extreme heat will blanket southeast Virginia Friday as a heat advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m., threatening public health and complicating outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, heat index values could peak at 105°F Friday afternoon across central and eastern Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk. This follows an initial heat advisory that expired Thursday night and continues into Friday beginning at 11 a.m. Residents are urged to stay indoors, hydrate frequently, and avoid strenuous activity during peak heat hours. High humidity levels could increase the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for vulnerable populations.
The high Friday will hit 91°F, but it will feel closer to 105°F. Winds out of the southwest at 5–10 mph may offer little relief. Drivers along I-64 and I-264 should expect hot pavement and delays during the afternoon commute.
Saturday brings a slight chance of afternoon showers and a high near 92°F, with Sunday following suit and a better chance of thunderstorms by late day. Those attending outdoor events this weekend should monitor sky conditions and stay alert for rapidly changing weather.
Conditions ease slightly by Monday, with highs around 91°F and mostly sunny skies. Thunderstorms return by Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing much-needed cooling and higher precipitation chances.
Five-Day Outlook: Virginia Beach Area
- Thursday (June 26): Mostly clear, low 77°F
- Friday (June 27): Sunny, high 91°F (Heat Index 105°F), heat advisory until 7PM
- Saturday (June 28): High 92°F, slight chance of PM showers
- Sunday (June 29): High 91°F, chance of thunderstorms after 2PM
- Monday (June 30): High 91°F, mostly sunny, low 77°F at night
Heat Advisory in effect Friday from 11AM to 7PM — Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, and check on vulnerable neighbors
