Local weather forecast

Weather in Tangier, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 23440

Patchy rain nearby
Now64°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low69° / 62°
Rain chance80%
Wind35 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 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * 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 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * 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 Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * 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 nearby64°31% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby64°31% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby63°29% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby63°25% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby62°35% rain
3 PMLight drizzle62°47% rain
4 PMLight rain shower62°39% rain
5 PMLight rain shower62°41% rain
6 PMLight rain62°69% rain
7 PMLight rain62°74% rain
8 PMLight rain shower63°61% rain
9 PMLight rain shower62°59% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
69° 62°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 80%Gust 36 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
71° 62°Overcast
Rain 71%Gust 27 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
69° 63°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 43%Gust 17 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F
Humidity73%
Pressure29.84 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind35 mph N
Wind gusts40 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:55 AM
Sunset06:55 PM
Moonrise06:45 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour8 AM · 65°F
Coolest hour9 PM · 62°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 74%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 40 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

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

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 35 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

63°F, 25% rain chance and 35 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 40 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 64°F, wind 35 mph, rain chance up to 74%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Tangier

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.

Tangier is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 37.83°N latitude and 75.99°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.

Tangier weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 64°F in Tangier, VA. Today's high is 69°F with a 80% rain chance. Winds are around 35 mph with gusts near 40 mph. Relative humidity is 73%, pressure is 29.84 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Tangier

Sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:55 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 71°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 71%.

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