Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42°NLon: 77.37°WElev: 269ft.

Fog/Mist

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 0.63 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 6 Mar 10:47 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Ballenger Creek MD

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm.  Patchy fog before noon.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. East wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 71 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Ballenger Creek MD
 39.37°N 77.4°W (Elev. 259 ft)
9:53 am EST Mar 6, 2026
11am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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