Virginia Beach, Va. – October arrives in Virginia Beach with shifting winds, cooler air, and a dose of unsettled skies. Drivers and beachgoers should brace for gusts topping 30 mph by Tuesday evening, with breezy conditions persisting into Wednesday. Rain chances stay low but may dampen plans through late Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service, a weak system could bring light showers Monday morning and again after dark. While rainfall totals will be minor, northeast winds strengthen quickly, reaching 20 mph Tuesday with gusts near 32 mph. By Wednesday, those winds increase further along coastal corridors, creating hazards on routes such as I-264 and Atlantic Avenue.
Travelers should secure outdoor items, exercise caution on bridges, and prepare for reduced visibility during gusty periods. High-profile vehicles will be most at risk during Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning commutes. Despite the blustery setup, skies turn sunnier by midweek as cooler fall air takes hold.
Virginia Beach and neighboring Hampton Roads communities can expect highs in the mid-70s Monday and Tuesday, cooling into the low 70s by Wednesday. Nights dip into the low 60s, making for crisp, fall-like evenings once winds ease.
Conditions moderate by Thursday, with sunny skies returning for the first full weekend of October. Residents should monitor updates as breezy weather may still impact outdoor events into midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Virginia Beach, Va.
- Monday: High 74, slight chance of rain after 11 a.m., breezy northeast winds.
- Tuesday: High 75, cloudy and breezy, gusts up to 32 mph.
- Wednesday: High 71, partly sunny, gusts near 36 mph.
- Thursday: High 69, mostly sunny, breezy at times.
- Friday: High 70, sunny, calmer winds, pleasant fall day.
