Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Baltimore / Martin (KMTN)

Lat: 39.33°NLon: 76.42°WElev: 23ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Apr 1:45 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Essex MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm.  High near 62. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm. High near 62. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Essex MD
 39.3°N 76.46°W (Elev. 3 ft)
12:50 pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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