Strong Winds and Storms Across the East; Heavy Snow for the Pacific Northwest

The powerful spring storm will track eastward and focus showers, thunderstorms and strong winds across the eastern third of the country today. Another storm affecting the Pacific Northwest will bring accumulating snow to the region this weekend. For the central and southern High Plains, critical fire weather conditions through the weekend due to dry conditions and strong winds.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 733 PM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023

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

28NM SSE Annapolis MD

Marine Zone Forecast

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

Synopsis: A strong area of low pressure combined with a cold front is likely to produce gale to storm force winds across the waters through tonight. High pressure returns Sunday before sliding east of the waters Monday. The next frontal system approaches the waters by Tuesday and looks to linger through mid-week. Small Craft Advisories may be needed late Saturday into portions of Sunday, and again early next week.

Tonight

W winds 25 kt. Gusts up to 45 kt...diminishing to 35 kt late. Waves 2 to 3 ft...except around 4 ft near the mouth of the choptank. Scattered showers and tstms this evening.

Sun

NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt... Diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

Sun Night

NE winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SE after midnight. Waves 1 ft.

Mon

S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 2 ft.

Mon Night

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

Tue

S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.

Tue Night

S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.