Local weather forecast

Weather in Newport News, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 23601, 23602, 23603, 23605 + more

Overcast
Now62°F

Overcast

High / Low65° / 60°
Rain chance17%
Wind18 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 9:47PM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 3:58AM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 1:12AM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 6:13AM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast62°15% rain
10 AMOvercast63°14% rain
11 AMOvercast64°14% rain
12 PMOvercast65°14% rain
1 PMOvercast64°15% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby63°16% rain
3 PMOvercast63°15% rain
4 PMOvercast64°14% rain
5 PMCloudy64°13% rain
6 PMOvercast63°17% rain
7 PMOvercast62°20% rain
8 PMOvercast62°21% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
65° 60°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 19 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
70° 60°Overcast
Rain 69%Gust 18 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Partly Cloudy
72° 60°Partly Cloudy
Rain 17%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like52°F
Humidity62%
Pressure29.87 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind18 mph NNW
Wind gusts29 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:56 AM
Sunset06:57 PM
Moonrise06:48 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 65°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 60°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 65%
Strongest gusts7 PM · 30 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Newport News

Forecast high65°F -5°
Forecast low60°F -1°
Rain chance17% +17 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 21%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 52°F with winds near 18 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

64°F, 13% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 62°F, wind 18 mph, rain chance up to 21%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Newport News

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.

Newport News is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 36.98°N latitude and 76.43°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.

Newport News weather today

Overcast and 62°F in Newport News, VA. Today's high is 65°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 18 mph with gusts near 29 mph. Relative humidity is 62%, pressure is 29.87 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Newport News

Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 70°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 69%.

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