Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42° N Lon: 77.37° W Elev: 269 ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 8:47 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Frederick County

Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
Wednesday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.



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757 AM EDT Sat May 16 2026
 
 

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