Local weather forecast

Weather in Norfolk, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 23502, 23503, 23504, 23505 + more

Overcast
Now61°F

Overcast

High / Low66° / 60°
Rain chance23%
Wind14 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

NowOvercast61°13% rain
10 AMOvercast63°13% rain
11 AMOvercast64°14% rain
12 PMOvercast65°14% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby65°15% rain
2 PMOvercast63°15% rain
3 PMOvercast63°13% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby64°14% rain
5 PMOvercast63°13% rain
6 PMCloudy63°13% rain
7 PMOvercast62°18% rain
8 PMOvercast61°19% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
66° 60°Overcast
Rain 23%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
71° 58°Overcast
Rain 67%Gust 13 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Partly Cloudy
74° 59°Partly Cloudy
Rain 15%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like53°F
Humidity60%
Pressure29.85 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph NNW
Wind gusts27 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:56 AM
Sunset06:56 PM
Moonrise06:47 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 65°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 58°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 73%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 28 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Norfolk

Forecast high66°F -3°
Forecast low60°F -1°
Rain chance23% +23 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 19%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 53°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

64°F, 14% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 61°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 19%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Norfolk

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.

Norfolk is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 36.85°N latitude and 76.29°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.

Norfolk weather today

Overcast and 61°F in Norfolk, VA. Today's high is 66°F with a 23% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 27 mph. Relative humidity is 60%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Norfolk

Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 71°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 67%.

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