High Wind in Virginia Beach, Virginia

High Wind February 1, 2026 · Virginia Beach, Virginia

40 mph

Measured sustained (35 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Weatherflow sensor at Rudee Inlet experienced strong winds as low pressure deepened offshore. Sustained winds were above 40 mph from midnight through 5 AM with a peak gust of 54 mph measured at 3:21 AM EST.

The wider storm

A strong upper trough moved through the region in early February, spawning deepening surface low pressure offshore. A very steep pressure gradient resulted in strong winds across southeast Virginia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1316411. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Tornadoes near your address

See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.