Local weather forecast

Weather in Cape Charles, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 23310

Patchy rain nearby
Now65°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low69° / 61°
Rain chance79%
Wind27 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Gale Warning issued September 26 at 3:58AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Gale Warning issued September 26 at 1:12AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Gale Warning issued September 26 at 6:13AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby65°23% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby64°27% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby63°25% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby63°26% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby63°33% rain
4 PMLight rain shower63°42% rain
5 PMLight rain shower62°38% rain
6 PMLight rain shower62°53% rain
7 PMLight rain shower62°56% rain
8 PMLight rain shower61°50% rain
9 PMLight rain shower61°71% rain
10 PMLight rain shower61°74% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
69° 61°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 79%Gust 28 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
72° 61°Overcast
Rain 71%Gust 19 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
69° 63°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity71%
Pressure29.84 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind27 mph N
Wind gusts33 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:55 AM
Sunset06:55 PM
Moonrise06:46 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour11 AM · 65°F
Coolest hour1 AM · 61°F
Highest rain chance11 PM · 80%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 33 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 74% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 27 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

65°F, 23% rain chance and 27 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 33 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 65°F, wind 27 mph, rain chance up to 74%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Cape Charles

Virginia ranges from Atlantic coastal plain to Appalachian highlands. Summers are generally warm and humid, while mountain areas are cooler and winter conditions vary substantially statewide.

Cape Charles is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 37.27°N latitude and 76.02°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Cape Charles weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 65°F in Cape Charles, VA. Today's high is 69°F with a 79% rain chance. Winds are around 27 mph with gusts near 33 mph. Relative humidity is 71%, pressure is 29.84 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Cape Charles

Sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:55 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 72°F and a low near 61°F. The maximum rain chance is 71%.

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