Local weather forecast

Weather in Tappahannock, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 22560

Overcast
Now65°F

Overcast

High / Low65° / 57°
Rain chance80%
Wind15 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:36AM EDT until September 27 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Safety instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 6:09AM EDT until September 27 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, Mathews, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Safety instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast65°13% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby62°17% rain
12 PMOvercast61°18% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby61°20% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby61°23% rain
3 PMLight drizzle59°53% rain
4 PMLight drizzle59°67% rain
5 PMLight drizzle58°69% rain
6 PMLight rain57°79% rain
7 PMLight rain58°80% rain
8 PMLight rain58°76% rain
9 PMLight drizzle58°70% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
65° 57°Overcast
Rain 80%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
75° 58°Overcast
Rain 46%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
69° 58°Overcast
Rain 37%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like57°F
Humidity57%
Pressure29.89 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph NNW
Wind gusts31 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:58 AM
Sunset06:58 PM
Moonrise06:49 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 65°F
Coolest hour6 PM · 57°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 80%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 31 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 80% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 57°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

65°F, 13% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 31 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 65°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 80%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Tappahannock

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.

Tappahannock is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 37.93°N latitude and 76.86°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.

Tappahannock weather today

Overcast and 65°F in Tappahannock, VA. Today's high is 65°F with a 80% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 31 mph. Relative humidity is 57%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Tappahannock

Sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 75°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 46%.

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