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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field (KDMW)

Lat: 39.61°NLon: 77.01°WElev: 789ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 17 Aug 5:45 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Westminster MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Westminster MD
 39.58°N 77.02°W (Elev. 679 ft)
Last Update:
5:23 pm EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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