Virginia – Dawn light glints off the calm Atlantic as a cool breeze slides through Virginia Beach’s neighborhoods. Pavement feels crisp underfoot, and the quiet early sky hints at calmer moments before a wetter pattern takes hold. The region sits between seasons now, and the next several days bring shifting winds, building clouds, and rain that could nudge Thanksgiving travel plans.
Residents heading toward I-264, U.S. 58, and the Oceana corridor will notice the quick jump from chilly morning air to warmer coastal breezes. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures climb into the mid-50s today, but clouds steadily increase as winds turn southeast. This shift signals the first step in a developing midweek system.
According to forecasters, rain becomes possible late this evening, mainly after 4 p.m. New rainfall amounts should stay light, but wet pavement may complicate early-evening errands. Temperatures hover in the lower 40s, keeping any winter concern well north for now. Wednesday brings the more consistent wet weather. Periods of rain track across Hampton Roads through midday, supported by south winds near 10 mph. Amounts remain modest, yet steady enough to slow travel toward Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the Peninsula.
A calmer but cloud-filled stretch arrives Wednesday night before Thursday brightens. Sunshine returns for several hours, pushing highs into the upper 50s. It’s a useful window for early Thanksgiving travel or outdoor prep ahead of the next system.
Friday brings another rain chance, and this wave may linger long enough to create delays at Norfolk International Airport and along major routes toward Richmond. While temperatures remain mild, the pattern shows a clear Winter Tease with stronger systems starting to organize farther west.
The weekend trends partly sunny and seasonable, offering a brief break before stronger November disturbances develop ahead of the holiday week.
