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38.0067’ N, 75.3817’ W

Franklin City, VA

51°
H -°
L 45°
NNW
6mph
Low tide
1:52 am
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Franklin City, VA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Wed
Oct 21 		Partly Cloudy
Close Hourly 		-º / 45º 2% NNW 10 mph 70%
9pm Mostly Clear 51º 0% NNW 6 mph 73%
10pm Mostly Clear 51º 0% NNW 6 mph 73%
11pm Partly Cloudy 51º 0% NNW 6 mph 72%
Thu
Oct 22 		Partly Cloudy
View Hourly 		68º / 50º 2% NNW 12 mph 48%
12am Partly Cloudy 52º 1% NNW 8 mph 67%
1am Partly Cloudy 52º 1% NNW 9 mph 66%
2am Partly Cloudy 51º 1% NNW 9 mph 67%
3am Partly Cloudy 50º 1% NNW 9 mph 69%
4am Partly Cloudy 48º 2% NNW 9 mph 73%
5am Partly Cloudy 48º 2% NNW 9 mph 73%
6am Partly Cloudy 47º 2% NNW 10 mph 73%
7am Partly Cloudy 46º 3% NNW 9 mph 73%
8am Partly Cloudy 47º 2% NNW 10 mph 72%
9am Sunny 51º 1% NNW 11 mph 65%
10am Sunny 55º 0% NNW 12 mph 55%
11am Sunny 59º 0% NNW 12 mph 47%
12pm Sunny 62º 0% NNW 12 mph 40%
1pm Sunny 64º 0% NNW 12 mph 37%
2pm Sunny 65º 0% NNW 11 mph 35%
3pm Sunny 66º 0% N 11 mph 33%
4pm Sunny 66º 0% NNW 10 mph 35%
5pm Sunny 65º 0% NNW 10 mph 37%
6pm Sunny 61º 0% NNW 8 mph 44%
7pm Clear 58º 0% NW 6 mph 53%
8pm Clear 55º 0% NW 7 mph 59%
9pm Clear 54º 0% NW 7 mph 63%
10pm Clear 53º 0% NNW 8 mph 66%
11pm Clear 53º 1% NNW 8 mph 68%
Fri
Oct 23 		Partly Cloudy
View Hourly 		62º / 47º 7% NE 15 mph 68%
12am Clear 53º 2% NNW 8 mph 70%
1am Clear 53º 3% N 8 mph 72%
2am Clear 52º 4% N 9 mph 74%
3am Clear 52º 5% N 8 mph 77%
4am Clear 51º 6% N 9 mph 80%
5am Clear 51º 6% N 8 mph 81%
6am Clear 51º 5% N 9 mph 83%
7am Clear 51º 5% N 9 mph 84%
8am Mostly Sunny 52º 4% NNE 10 mph 81%
9am Mostly Sunny 54º 4% NNE 11 mph 76%
10am Partly Cloudy 57º 7% NNE 12 mph 72%
11am Partly Cloudy 59º 2% NE 13 mph 67%
12pm Partly Cloudy 59º 1% NE 14 mph 64%
1pm Partly Cloudy 60º 1% NE 14 mph 62%
2pm Partly Cloudy 61º 1% NE 14 mph 62%
3pm Partly Cloudy 61º 1% NE 15 mph 60%
4pm Mostly Sunny 60º 0% NE 14 mph 61%
5pm Mostly Sunny 59º 0% NE 13 mph 61%
6pm Mostly Sunny 57º 0% NE 11 mph 66%
7pm Clear 55º 0% NE 9 mph 69%
8pm Clear 53º 1% NE 8 mph 72%
Sat
Oct 24 		Partly Cloudy 64º / 49º 2% NE 11 mph 60%
Sun
Oct 25 		Sunny 65º / 44º 4% NE 10 mph 64%
Mon
Oct 26 		Sunny 67º / 47º 6% N 7 mph 65%
Tue
Oct 27 		Mostly Sunny 69º / 53º 6% NNE 9 mph 71%
Wed
Oct 28 		Mostly Cloudy 68º / 55º 20% NE 12 mph 71%

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Franklin City, VA

Tonight
Low : 46ºF
NNW wind 11 to 13 kt. Mostly clear. Seas around 1 ft.
Thursday
High : 67ºF
NNW wind 11 to 14 kt. Sunny. Seas around 1 ft.
Thursday Night
Low : 48ºF
N wind 11 to 14 kt. Mostly clear. Seas around 1 ft.
Friday
High : 59ºF
NE wind around 16 kt. Sunny. Seas around 1 ft.
Friday Night
Low : 49ºF
ENE wind 8 to 12 kt. Mostly clear. Seas around 1 ft.
Saturday
High : 59ºF
ENE wind 8 to 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas around 1 ft.
Saturday Night
Low : 51ºF
NE wind 6 to 8 kt. Mostly clear. Seas around 1 ft.
Sunday
High : 61ºF
NE wind 7 to 9 kt. Sunny. Seas around 1 ft.
Sunday Night
Low : 50ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. Seas around 1 ft.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Franklin City, VA

    ThursdayFriday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 699111210788111413
    1am5am9am1pm5pm9pm1am5am9am1pm5pm9pm
    MPH 699111210788111413
    DIR NNWNNWNNWNNWNNWNNWNWNNNNENENE

    Current Weather Conditions In Franklin City, VA

    As Of: 3 minutes ago

    • 51ºF
    • 50ºF
    • 6mph
    • 0º (NNW)
    • 6mph
    • Mostly Clear
    • 10mi
    • 30.07"
    • 73%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Franklin City, VA is Mostly Clear. The current temperature is 51°F, and the expected high and low for today, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, are -° high temperature and 45°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 6 miles per hour, and coming from the North Northwest. The wind is gusting to 6 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 50° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 0 percent, with current humidity at 73 percent, and air pressure at 30.07 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 3 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Coastal Flood Advisory - 7:59pm Wed Oct 21 2026

    ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THURSDAY...

    WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
    inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
    shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
    large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.

    WHERE: In Maryland, Maryland Beaches/Ocean City area. In
    Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

    WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
    Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday.

    IMPACTS: Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
    locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
    threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above
    ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low
    lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
    waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming
    and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
    closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
    unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
    property.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    &&

    Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

    OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 4.1 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 4.2 1.7 1.8 1 MINOR 23/06 AM 3.6 1.1 1.2 1 NONE 23/06 PM 3.6 1.1 1.2 1 NONE 24/07 AM 3.7 1.2 1.1 1 NONE

    SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/09 PM 4.2 1.7 1.8 1-2 NONE 22/10 AM 4.4 1.9 1.9 2 NONE 22/10 PM 4.3 1.8 1.8 2 NONE 23/10 AM 4.2 1.7 1.5 1-2 NONE 23/11 PM 3.8 1.3 1.3 1 NONE 24/11 AM 4.1 1.6 1.2 1 NONE

    NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 3.9 1.9 2.2 3 MODERATE 22/08 AM 4.1 2.1 2.3 3 MODERATE 22/08 PM 3.8 1.8 2.1 3 MODERATE 23/09 AM 3.7 1.7 1.8 3 MODERATE 23/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.6 2 MINOR 24/10 AM 3.5 1.5 1.4 1-2 MODERATE

    CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 4.8 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR 22/05 PM 4.6 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR 23/06 AM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1 NONE 23/06 PM 4.1 1.3 1.0 1 NONE 24/07 AM 4.3 1.5 0.8 1 NONE

    WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 6.9 2.4 2.8 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 6.8 2.3 2.6 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 6.3 1.8 1.9 1 NONE 23/07 PM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 24/07 AM 6.1 1.6 1.5 1 NONE

    TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/09 PM 3.7 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR 22/09 AM 3.8 2.0 2.3 1 MODERATE 22/09 PM 3.7 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 3.6 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR 23/10 PM 3.3 1.5 1.8 1 MINOR 24/10 AM 3.5 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR

    KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 4.7 1.7 2.1 2 MINOR 22/06 AM 4.9 1.9 2.1 2 MINOR 22/06 PM 4.7 1.7 1.9 2 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.6 1.6 1.6 2-3 MINOR 23/07 PM 4.3 1.3 1.4 2 NONE 24/07 AM 4.4 1.4 1.2 2 NONE

    OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 7.2 2.6 2.6 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 7.3 2.7 2.3 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 7.0 2.4 1.9 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 7.1 2.5 1.9 1 MINOR 24/08 AM 7.1 2.5 1.5 1 MINOR

    &&

    High Surf Advisory - 7:59pm Wed Oct 21 2026

    ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THURSDAY...

    WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
    inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
    shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
    large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.

    WHERE: In Maryland, Maryland Beaches/Ocean City area. In
    Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

    WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
    Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday.

    IMPACTS: Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
    locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
    threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above
    ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low
    lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the
    waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming
    and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
    closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
    unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
    property.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    &&

    Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

    OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 4.1 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 4.2 1.7 1.8 1 MINOR 23/06 AM 3.6 1.1 1.2 1 NONE 23/06 PM 3.6 1.1 1.2 1 NONE 24/07 AM 3.7 1.2 1.1 1 NONE

    SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/09 PM 4.2 1.7 1.8 1-2 NONE 22/10 AM 4.4 1.9 1.9 2 NONE 22/10 PM 4.3 1.8 1.8 2 NONE 23/10 AM 4.2 1.7 1.5 1-2 NONE 23/11 PM 3.8 1.3 1.3 1 NONE 24/11 AM 4.1 1.6 1.2 1 NONE

    NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 3.9 1.9 2.2 3 MODERATE 22/08 AM 4.1 2.1 2.3 3 MODERATE 22/08 PM 3.8 1.8 2.1 3 MODERATE 23/09 AM 3.7 1.7 1.8 3 MODERATE 23/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.6 2 MINOR 24/10 AM 3.5 1.5 1.4 1-2 MODERATE

    CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/05 AM 4.8 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR 22/05 PM 4.6 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR 23/06 AM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1 NONE 23/06 PM 4.1 1.3 1.0 1 NONE 24/07 AM 4.3 1.5 0.8 1 NONE

    WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 6.9 2.4 2.8 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 6.8 2.3 2.6 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 6.3 1.8 1.9 1 NONE 23/07 PM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 24/07 AM 6.1 1.6 1.5 1 NONE

    TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/09 PM 3.7 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR 22/09 AM 3.8 2.0 2.3 1 MODERATE 22/09 PM 3.7 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 3.6 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR 23/10 PM 3.3 1.5 1.8 1 MINOR 24/10 AM 3.5 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR

    KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 4.7 1.7 2.1 2 MINOR 22/06 AM 4.9 1.9 2.1 2 MINOR 22/06 PM 4.7 1.7 1.9 2 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.6 1.6 1.6 2-3 MINOR 23/07 PM 4.3 1.3 1.4 2 NONE 24/07 AM 4.4 1.4 1.2 2 NONE

    OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/06 AM 7.2 2.6 2.6 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 7.3 2.7 2.3 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 7.0 2.4 1.9 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 7.1 2.5 1.9 1 MINOR 24/08 AM 7.1 2.5 1.5 1 MINOR

    &&

    Small Craft Advisory - 7:00pm Wed Oct 21 2026

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY...

    WHAT: North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
    6 to 10 ft.

    WHERE: Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
    VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
    Island VA out 20 NM.

    WHEN: Until 7 AM EDT Saturday.

    IMPACTS: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
    vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

    &&

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