Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region
Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA (ANZ537) Issued by: National Weather Service Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C. Last Update: 757 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026 | |
Tonight: SE winds 15 kt...becoming SW late. Gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. Isolated showers after midnight. Sun: NW winds 20 to 25 kt...diminishing to 10 to 15 kt late. Waves 3 ft. Numerous showers. Sun Night: NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Mon: NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. Mon Night: N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. Tue: N winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SE in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft. Tue Night: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Wed: SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming N 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers. Thu: NE winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming S. Waves 1 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA (ANZ537) | |
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