ALT NWS Baltimore/Washington graphic on local impacts from Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias for Oct 10–11, 2026. Top maps show Wind Advisories (Sat 8 PM–Sun 11 AM north/west, Sun 2–11 AM central/south), a Coastal Flood Watch (Sun 3–11 PM around upper Chesapeake Bay), and a Severe Weather Outlook showing Slight (Level 2) and Marginal (Level 1) risk areas for Sunday. Bottom panels detail four key impacts: E wind gusts 20–30 mph (up to 50 mph in mountains) Sat night–Sun AM; risk of isolated quick spin-up tornadoes Sun 3–11 PM; potential tidal flooding along western Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac on Sun; and rainfall of 1–2 inches (locally up to 3 inches along Blue Ridge) Sat night through Sun.

ALT An infographic shows the forecast for the next 3 days. Today and Sunday are breezy with a chance of rain, while clouds linger Monday. Highs are in the 60s and 70s with lows mostly in the 50s. An image of a doppler radar tower is set against stormy skies.

ALT Graphic showing the forecast over the next three days with a background picture of a downtown street. Rainy conditions and well below normal temperatures are forecast for both today and Wednesday. Dry conditions return for Thursday, but skies remain mostly cloudy and temperatures stay well below normal. High temperatures each day will generally be in the 60s at lower elevations, with 50s in the mountains.

ALT National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC graphic for Saturday, September 12, 2026, titled "...Increasing Storm Chances Through the Day..." showing a regional excessive rainfall map alongside a daily timeline of rain and flood risks. Detailed Alt Text Weather graphic from NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC detailing the Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Saturday, September 12, 2026. Map: Displays a green Marginal Risk area (at least 5% flash flood probability) covering Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Annapolis, Gaithersburg, Frederick, and Winchester. Yellow Slight Risk areas (at least 15% probability) cover northern zones around Hagerstown and Cumberland, as well as southern zones near Fredericksburg and Charlottesville. Morning Timeline: 20–30% chance; widely scattered showers. Afternoon Timeline: 50–70% chance; increasing showers with some thunderstorms. Evening Timeline: 60–90% chance; flash flood risk increases into the night.

ALT National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington forecast graphic for September 12, 2026, showing temperatures and conditions for Today, Sunday, and Monday alongside a scenic mountain ridge photo. Detailed Alt Text Weather forecast graphic from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington DC, dated September 12, 2026. The left side features a photo of a rocky mountain ridge overlooking a green valley under a partly cloudy sky. The right side displays a three-day forecast card: Today (Saturday, Sept 12): Highs 73°–84°, lows 62°–71°. Weather icon shows a cloud with a sun behind it and a lightning bolt (thunderstorms). Sunday: Highs 75°–87°, lows 58°–70°. Weather icon shows a cloud with rain drops and "AM" inside (morning rain). Monday: Highs 68°–82°, lows 49°–59°. Weather icon shows a cloud with the sun peeking out (partly sunny/cloudy).

ALT Severe Weather Outlook for today

ALT A map showing areas in a Heat Advisory (orange color)

ALT Thunderstorm Watch: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued when severe storms are possible. Stay tuned to forecast updates and monitor sky conditions. Know where to take shelter. Thunderstorm Warning: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued when a severe storm is happening or imminent. Take shelter immediately! Check for forecast updates.

ALT An infographic shows the forecast for the next 3 days. Temperatures will be in the 80s each day, slightly warmer Tuesday. The background image shows a melting ice cream cone.

ALT Map shows the severe weather outlook today. There is a level 2 and 3 out of five depending on where you are. The level 2 is for locations west of The Blue Ridge into central Virginia and the Piedmont. The level 3 is for the Washington and Baltimore metro areas as well as northern Virginia and most of Maryland near and east of the Catoctin Mountains. Damaging winds, large hail, and even a tornado is possible. The best chance for severe storms will be between 2 and 8 PM this afternoon and evening.

ALT An infographic shows the outlook for the next four days. Hot and humid conditions persist through Saturday before turning a bit cooler Sunday and Monday. An image of hazy skies over Sterling, VA is included.

ALT Image describing heat advisories for today and an outlook through Saturday showing hot conditions with storm chances arriving by the weekend.

ALT A weather alert map from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office issued on July 09, 2026, at 4:29 AM EDT. The headline reads, "Flood Watches issued for Flash Flood Threat," with a validity time of 2 PM to 11 PM locally. A green shaded area indicates the Flood Watch zone, covering northeastern West Virginia, northern and central Maryland, Washington D.C., and parts of northern Virginia. Cities included in the green watch area are Martinsburg, Hagerstown, Westminster, Bel Air, Elkton, Baltimore, Leesburg, and Washington. Surrounding areas to the south and west—including Winchester, Cumberland, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg—are shaded in dark gray and are not currently under the watch. Major interstate routes (I-81, I-70, I-95, and I-66) are marked across the region.

ALT Severe Weather Outlook for Thursday, July 09, 2026, from the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. The map highlights the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area and surrounding regions, detailing severe weather risk zones valid until July 10, 2026, at 07:00 AM CDT. Slight Risk (Level 2 - Yellow): Covers eastern areas including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Alexandria, Annapolis, Gaithersburg, Waldorf, and Aberdeen. Marginal Risk (Level 1 - Dark Green): Covers central and western areas including Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Charlottesville, Front Royal, Winchester, Martinsburg, Frederick, Hagerstown, Cumberland, Petersburg, and Brandywine. Thunderstorms (Light Green): A baseline risk of thunderstorms encompasses the remaining western and southwestern portions of the map.

ALT July 5th Weather Forecast Infographic Issued by NWS Baltimore/Washington, highlighting two main regional hazards for the Mid-Atlantic: Left Map (Heat Advisory, 10 AM–8 PM): Areas east of the Blue Ridge (including Washington D.C., Baltimore, Fredericksburg, and Charlottesville) are shaded orange under a Heat Advisory. Highs in the mid-to-upper 90s and heat indices of 100–107°F increase the risk of heat illnesses. Right Map (Severe Weather Outlook): Most of the region (including D.C., Baltimore, Annapolis, and Winchester) is shaded yellow for a "Slight" risk of severe weather. Far western areas (Cumberland, Petersburg) are shaded green for a "Marginal" risk. Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening. Key Takeaways: Residents should stay hydrated and take outdoor breaks due to high heat. Damaging winds and multiple rounds of storms bringing a risk of flash flooding are possible.

ALT Infographic from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington titled "INDEPENDENCE DAY FORECAST: Hot, Humid, with Severe Thunderstorms Possible" for Sat, July 04, 2026. The image is split into two maps: Left Side (Heat Forecast): A map showing "Extreme Heat Warnings & Heat Advisories" across the Mid-Atlantic region, shaded in pink and orange. Bullet points below advise: remaining hot and humid with potential daily temperature records; triple-digit heat indices increasing the risk of heat illnesses; and safety tips to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and take outdoor breaks. Right Side (Severe Weather Outlook): A convective outlook map showing a "SLIGHT" risk (yellow) and "ENHANCED" risk (orange) for severe weather across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Bullet points below note that strong to severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening, capable of producing damaging and locally destructive winds, with the highest threat located east of the Blue Ridge.