A cold front is crossing eastern Virginia today, bringing gusty west-to-northwest winds up to 40 mph behind it. Rain and embedded thunderstorms move through the Virginia Beach–Hampton Roads area during the morning hours. Conditions improve gradually by midday, but the wind becomes the bigger story through the afternoon.
Drivers should use caution on I-64, Route 58, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel. Wet pavement, sudden gusts, and crosswinds may impact high-profile vehicles. Allow extra travel time during the morning commute and secure loose outdoor items before heading out.
Temperatures briefly climb into the lower 60s before falling quickly behind the front. As skies clear tonight, colder air settles in. Lows drop into the mid-30s, raising concern for patchy black ice where roads stay damp after sunset.
Saturday brings a welcome reset. Sunshine dominates with highs near 47°F, though the breeze keeps it feeling crisp. Sunday warms slightly into the low 50s, still calm and dry for errands or travel.
Looking ahead to Christmas Travel, meteorologists are watching a developing pattern next week. While no major winter storm is confirmed yet, models hint at temperature swings with rain chances returning Tuesday. A colder push near Christmas Day could introduce a winter tease, especially for travelers heading north.
This is the season when weather changes fast. Wet roads today can freeze tonight. Winds may drop suddenly after sunset. Staying alert now helps prevent surprises later.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Saturday: Sunny, high 47°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 53°F
- Monday: Sunny, high 41°F
- Tuesday: Rain chance, high 50°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 51°F
