Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Baltimore / Martin (KMTN)

Lat: 39.33°NLon: 76.42°WElev: 23ft.

Light Rain

81°F

27°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 2 Aug 3:44 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Essex MD

Flood Watch August 2, 04:24pm until August 3, 12:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch August 2, 04:24pm until August 3, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Low around 73. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  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

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Low around 73. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
Essex MD
 39.32°N 76.43°W (Elev. 3 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Aug 2, 2026
4pm EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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