Water Temperature of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 5:42 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Plum Point ParkStation Name: ELIZABETH RIV AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL AT NORFOLK, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet
Nearest Address:
Midtown Tunnel
Norfolk, VA 23507
Norfolk (city) County
GPS Coordinates: 36.862, -76.3095
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (32.7 mi)
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Weather for Norfolk, Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 102°F
L: 73°F

Fri
H: 97°F
L: 76°F

Sat
H: 97°F
L: 76°F

Sun
H: 94°F
L: 75°F

Mon
H: 95°F
L: 75°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 2:58 AM
Moonset: 8:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:28 AM - 4:58 AM4:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Minor Periods
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM7:34 AM - 9:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 2:31AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 2:31 AM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, and Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Southampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 2:31AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 2:31 AM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, and Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Southampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 12:45PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 12:45 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 8:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, and Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Southampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 12:45PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 12:45 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 8:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 or greater expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, and Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Southampton Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 2:58 AM
Moonset: 8:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:28 AM - 4:58 AM4:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Minor Periods
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM7:34 AM - 9:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 3:44 AM
Moonset: 9:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:14 AM - 5:44 AM5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:27 PM - 11:57 PM8:36 AM - 10:06 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 4:27 AM
Moonset: 10:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:57 AM - 6:27 AM6:12 PM - 8:42 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:37 AM - 11:07 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 5:10 AM
Moonset: 11:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:40 AM - 7:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:39 AM - 12:09 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 42.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 5:53 AM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 48.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:23 AM - 7:53 AM12:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Minor Periods
11:42 AM - 1:12 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
