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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Meade / Tipton (KFME)

Lat: 39.08°NLon: 76.77°WElev: 151ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Apr 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbia MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 61. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 61. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbia MD
 39.21°N 76.88°W (Elev. 410 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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