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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Harford County Airport (K0W3)

Lat: 39.57°NLon: 76.2°WElev: 412ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 11:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Chesapeake City MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy drizzle. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Patchy
    Drizzle

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy drizzle. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Chesapeake City MD
 39.51°N 75.91°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
10:29 pm EDT Aug 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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