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Critical Fire Weather Threats in the West; Storms in the High Plains

Gusty winds, very dry conditions, and areas of dry thunderstorms are producing Critical fire weather threats across the Great Basin, Northern Rockies, and into the Northern High Plains. Severe storms in the High Plains are primarily expected to contain damaging winds and large hail. Near record heat in the South and Central High Plains and the Northeast. Heat builds into the Southwest this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport (KBWI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 76.68°WElev: 135ft.

Partly Cloudy

92°F

33°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 11 Aug 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ellicott City MD

Flash Flood Watch August 12, 12:00pm until August 12, 11:00pm
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Flash Flood Watch

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 93 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 73 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Heavy
    Rain

    High: 90 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Heavy Rain

    Low: 72 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 87 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 72 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 85 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 69 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 83 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Ellicott City MD
 39.27°N 76.84°W (Elev. 397 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 pm EDT Aug 11, 2020
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Aug 11, 2020-6pm EDT Aug 18, 2020
 
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