Virginia Beach, Va. – A quiet start to the week along the Virginia coast will give way to unsettled conditions by midweek as thunderstorms develop Wednesday afternoon and evening. Afternoon highs will reach near 80 degrees, but passing showers could disrupt outdoor plans from midweek through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, the first round of rain is expected after 2 p.m. Wednesday, with thunderstorms possible after 5 p.m. The chance of precipitation increases into Thursday night and Friday, when additional showers could move across Hampton Roads. Overnight lows will hold in the upper 60s, keeping nights warm and humid.
Travelers and commuters along Interstate 64 and U.S. 58 may encounter brief downpours and slick pavement during the late-week rain events. Beachgoers should also stay alert for changing skies Wednesday afternoon, as isolated storms could bring lightning and sudden gusty winds.
Officials recommend monitoring local forecasts closely, limiting outdoor activity during thunderstorms, and allowing extra time for Friday morning travel if showers persist overnight.
Rain chances taper heading into Sunday, with drier, partly sunny conditions expected to return. More advisories are possible if storm coverage expands.
Five Day Forecast for Virginia Beach, VA
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 74.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 78.
- Wednesday: Chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m., high near 80.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 76. Evening showers possible.
- Friday: Showers likely, high near 77.
