Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Camp David (KRSP)

Lat: 39.65°NLon: 77.47°WElev: 1841ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1023.2 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 27 Apr 1:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Ritchie MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Breezy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Monday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
Fort Ritchie MD
 39.69°N 77.49°W (Elev. 1575 ft)
2:23 am EDT Apr 27, 2026
2am EDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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