Station Name: Wallops Island, VA (224)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Wallops Island, VA 23336
Accomack County

GPS Coordinates: 37.754, -75.325

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 1:03PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:03 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:03PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:03 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.