Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East
Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD (ANZ535) Issued by: National Weather Service Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C. Last Update: 457 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026 |  |
| Rest Of The Overnight: NE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Today: NE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Tonight: E winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers likely. Wed: SE winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. Wed Night: S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. Thu: S winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. Thu Night: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Fri: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. Sat: SW winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms. winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD (ANZ535) | |
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