Virginia – Coastal residents will need to stay alert heading into the first weekend of October as high surf and flooding remain a concern. The National Weather Service has extended a Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory for Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads through Saturday, October 4. Drivers along Shore Drive and Route 60 could face saltwater on the roads during high tide cycles.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, northeast winds around 15 to 20 mph will continue to push water inland through Saturday evening. Gusts may reach up to 25 mph, raising the risk of minor flooding in low-lying neighborhoods and beach access roads. Residents are urged to avoid parking in flood-prone areas and should secure outdoor items that could shift in strong breezes.
The good news: fall sunshine takes over by Saturday afternoon, giving locals a chance to enjoy drier conditions into next week. Sunny skies and mild temperatures near 70 degrees will make for favorable conditions for early Halloween decorating or fall events across Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
Travelers should still use caution until the advisories expire. Elevated surf could create dangerous rip currents through Saturday, keeping swimmers and surfers at risk.
Clearer skies dominate into early next week, with comfortable daytime highs in the low to mid-70s and crisp evenings dipping into the 60s.
Five-Day Forecast for Virginia Beach, VA:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 69. Winds northeast 17 mph, gusts to 25.
- Friday: Sunny, high 70. Winds northeast 11 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny after morning flooding threat, high 72. Breezy northeast winds 10 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 74. Evening low near 67.
- Monday: Sunny and calm, high 76. Clear evening, low near 66.
