Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field (KDMW)

Lat: 39.61°NLon: 77.01°WElev: 789ft.

Light Drizzle

66°F

19°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Westminster MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers, mainly before 5pm.  High near 69. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 1am.  Low around 57. East wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before noon, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm.  Patchy fog. High near 61. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain, mainly before 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 69. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 57. East wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain before noon, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. Patchy fog. High near 61. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
Westminster MD
 39.58°N 76.99°W (Elev. 748 ft)
1:43 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
2pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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