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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches are in effect. Major Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast today and Tuesday in the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Baltimore, Baltimore-Washington International Airport (KBWI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 76.68°WElev: 135ft.

Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.2 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Columbia MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Columbia MD
 39.23°N 76.91°W (Elev. 390 ft)
Last Update:
4:29 pm EDT Aug 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2025
 
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