Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 457 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

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Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C. Local Forecast Office

14NM ESE Baltimore MD

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING......SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

Rest Of The Overnight

E winds 5 kt. Waves flat.

Today

E winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Tonight

SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt... Becoming NE 5 to 10 kt late. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.

Sun

NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 3 ft. Showers.

Sun Night

NW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.

Mon

NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.