Virginia – The sky hangs low over the coast this morning, and flags snap sharply in the rising breeze as a powerful December wind pattern strengthens across Virginia Beach. Pavement looks damp from passing showers, and wind-driven mist pushes across open parking lots, hinting at the difficult travel expected by afternoon.
A Wind Advisory begins at 1 p.m., with northwest winds increasing to 25–35 mph and gusts reaching 50 mph. These gusts may blow unsecured objects across yards, rock high-profile vehicles on bridges, and shake tree limbs still weakened from fall storms. Meteorologists now expect the strongest push between mid-afternoon and early evening, when visibility may drop quickly during brief rain and sleet transitions.
Later, a Cold Weather Advisory takes over from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, with wind chills dropping to 5° above zero. This early-season Cold Snap will feel sharp along the open beaches and bays, and the combination of bitter wind and exposed skin could lead to rapid heat loss. Residents heading out for early Christmas travel should pack extra layers, gloves, and blankets.
By Monday, skies turn mostly clear and breezy, but cold air remains locked in place until Tuesday’s calmer, sunnier stretch. To be fair, temperatures begin to moderate midweek, but for now the pattern favors fast-moving fronts and sharp swings—classic early-December weather.
Five-Day Outlook (Virginia Beach, VA)
Monday: Sunny, high 34; low 27. Breezy.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 43; low 34.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 52; low 39.
Thursday: Chance rain, high 47; low 36.
Friday: Rain likely, high 56; low 36.
