NORFOLK, Va. — After yet another dry weekend in Norfolk, we're close to tying the all-time longest stretch of dry days at the Norfolk International Airport.
Sunday, Nov. 3 marked day 32 of no measurable rainfall, which puts this 2024 dry spell as the second-longest driest streak of all time in our region. To tie this streak, we have to make it through the rest of today, Monday, Nov. 4, without any rain at the airport. With a very small chance of rain on Monday, we'll most likely end the day on a dry note.
Our stretch of dry weather looks to continue through at least Wednesday. This means that we'll likely snag that top spot.
In first place is the dry spell in 2000, when Norfolk International Airport went 33 straight days without any measurable rainfall. Coincidentally enough, that dry spell also happened during the fall.
Dry stretches in the years 1986, 1964, and 1973 round out the top five longest dry spells list.
So, where does this up the Mid-Atlantic drought-wise? Well, the majority of the viewing area, from the peninsulas all the way down through northeastern North Carolina, is under a moderate drought. But it's not just the coast that's experiencing this drought.
90% of the state of Virginia is under either abnormally dry or moderate drought conditions. In North Carolina, that number is around 70 percent.
To find out when Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina could possibly see some rain, tune into the forecast on-air or through our 13News Now+ app or read the forecast discussion here.