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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garrett County Airport (K2G4)

Lat: 39.58°NLon: 79.34°WElev: 2933ft.

Fog

54°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 6 Mar 8:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Bloomington MD

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 1am.  Low around 56. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 56. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bloomington MD
 39.49°N 79.08°W (Elev. 1283 ft)
8:09 am EST Mar 6, 2026
8am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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