Local weather forecast

Weather in Poquoson, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 23662

Patchy rain nearby
Now64°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low67° / 62°
Rain chance62%
Wind25 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.

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby64°18% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby65°20% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby65°17% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby65°23% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby64°24% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby63°23% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby64°22% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby63°29% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby62°29% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby62°26% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby62°32% rain
9 PMLight rain shower62°56% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
67° 62°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 62%Gust 25 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
74° 61°Overcast
Rain 57%Gust 20 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
71° 65°Overcast
Rain 10%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity68%
Pressure29.86 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind25 mph NNW
Wind gusts34 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
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 hour12 AM · 61°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 68%
Strongest gusts8 PM · 34 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 56% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 25 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

65°F, 17% rain chance and 25 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 34 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 64°F, wind 25 mph, rain chance up to 56%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Poquoson

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.

Poquoson is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 37.12°N latitude and 76.35°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.

Poquoson weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 64°F in Poquoson, VA. Today's high is 67°F with a 62% rain chance. Winds are around 25 mph with gusts near 34 mph. Relative humidity is 68%, pressure is 29.86 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Poquoson

Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 74°F and a low near 61°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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