Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport (KBWI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 76.68°WElev: 135ft.

Mostly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NE 15 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 8:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbia MDSimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 57. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 63. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am.  Low around 53. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 57. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 63. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 53. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
Columbia MDSimilar City Names
 39.21°N 76.86°W (Elev. 325 ft)
8:26 am EDT Sep 21, 2026
9am EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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