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Heavy Rainfall Threat for Portions of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Heat Linger for Southeast and Expands for the West

Moisture and nearby frontal boundary will focus more showers and thunderstorms for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rainfall could be locally heavy resulting instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, the heat lingers for areas of the Southeast and expands across the Western U.S. the next several days. Between these areas, severe thunderstorms possible for the Plains and Midwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport (KBWI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 76.68°WElev: 135ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 6 Jul 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Columbia MD

Flood Watch July 6, 04:00pm until July 7, 12:00am
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Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 11pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Patchy fog after 9pm. Low around 67. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light northeast wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 11pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Patchy fog after 9pm. Low around 67. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light northeast wind.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Columbia MD
 39.23°N 76.88°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT Jul 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Jul 6, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 12, 2026
 
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