Naval Academy MD
05/18/2026 03:00 PM
88°F
TEMPERATURE
Winds 9 mph S
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 12 mph.

Alerts

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Air Quality Alert

Unknown
Air Quality Alert issued May 18 at 1:42PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Category Certainty Severity
Met Unknown Unknown
Status Urgency Category
Actual Unknown Met
Effective Ends Expires
05/18/2026 01:42 PM 05/18/2026 03:40 PM 05/19/2026 12:00 AM 
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code
ORANGE Air Quality Alert Monday for
the Baltimore City Metro and Annapolis region.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx

Air Quality Alert

Unknown
Air Quality Alert issued May 17 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Category Certainty Severity
Met Unknown Unknown
Status Urgency Category
Actual Unknown Met
Effective Ends Expires
05/17/2026 04:40 PM 05/18/2026 03:40 PM 05/19/2026 12:00 AM 
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code
ORANGE Air Quality Alert Monday for
the Baltimore City Metro and Annapolis region.

A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and
the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by
avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone
and fine particles visit the web site
mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx.
Moonrise
07:59 AM
Moonset
12:03 AM
Sunrise
05:50 AM
Moon Phase
Waxing crescent
Sunset
08:14 PM

Hourly Forecast

Mon, 03:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 9 mph S
88°

Mon, 04:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 10 mph S
88°

Mon, 05:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 12 mph S
88°

Mon, 06:00 PM

Clear
Winds: 12 mph S
86°

Mon, 07:00 PM

Mostly Clear
Winds: 10 mph S
84°

Mon, 08:00 PM

Mostly Clear
Winds: 13 mph S
80°

Mon, 09:00 PM

Clear
Winds: 12 mph S
77°

Mon, 10:00 PM

Clear
Winds: 9 mph S
76°

Mon, 11:00 PM

Clear
Winds: 8 mph S
75°

Tue, 12:00 AM

Clear
Winds: 7 mph S
76°

Tue, 01:00 AM

Clear
Winds: 7 mph S
75°

Tue, 02:00 AM

Mostly Clear
Winds: 7 mph S
75°

Tue, 03:00 AM

Mostly Clear
Winds: 7 mph S
75°

Tue, 04:00 AM

Mostly Clear
Winds: 7 mph SW
73°

Tue, 05:00 AM

Mostly Clear
Winds: 6 mph S
73°

Tue, 06:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph SW
73°

Tue, 07:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph SW
72°

Tue, 08:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph SW
76°

Tue, 09:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph SW
79°

Tue, 10:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph SW
85°

Tue, 11:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 7 mph SW
88°

Tue, 12:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 7 mph S
90°

Tue, 01:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 8 mph S
91°

Tue, 02:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 9 mph S
91°

This Afternoon

Sunny
88°
Winds: 12 mph S
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 12 mph.

Tonight

Mostly Clear
71°
Winds: 6 to 13 mph S
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny
91°
Winds: 6 to 12 mph SW
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly Cloudy
74°
Winds: 10 mph S
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
92°
Winds: 8 mph SW
Showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers And Thunderstorms
60°
Winds: 5 to 9 mph NW
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Rain Showers Likely
70°
Winds: 7 to 10 mph N
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Chance Rain Showers
55°
Winds: 2 to 6 mph E
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

Rain Showers Likely
68°
Winds: 6 to 10 mph E
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Rain Showers
55°
Winds: 6 to 9 mph E
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Rain Showers
72°
Winds: 7 to 10 mph E
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Rain Showers Likely
60°
Winds: 5 to 9 mph E
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Rain Showers Likely
77°
Winds: 7 mph NE
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Rain Showers Likely
62°
Winds: 6 mph E
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Coastal Waters Forecast

National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.

Tidal Potomac River and Maryland portion of Chesapeake Bay. Forecasts of wave heights do not include effects of wind direction relative to tidal currents. Expect higher waves when winds are blowing against the tidal flow. Waves flat where waters are iced over. High pressure will continue to strengthen offshore today through Tuesday leading to increased south to southwesterly flow. Expect Small Craft Advisories for channeling this afternoon and again Tuesday afternoon. Winds will subside during the late evening and overnight periods. Additional Small Craft Advisories will be needed Wednesday into Thursday as a cold front crosses the waters. The front will bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening. Special Marine Warnings may be needed for stronger thunderstorms during this time.

Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head

THIS AFTERNOON
S winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
TONIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon Waves 1 ft
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 20 kt Waves 1 ft
WED
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon Waves 1 ft Showers likely
WED NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers
THU
NE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers likely through the day A chance of showers through the night
FRI
E winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island

THIS AFTERNOON
S winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
TONIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt Waves 1 ft
WED
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft A chance of showers
WED NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers
THU
NE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers likely through the day A chance of showers through the night
FRI
E winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers likely
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island to Smith Point

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island

THIS AFTERNOON
S winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
TONIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Gusts up to 20 kt until early morning Waves 1 ft
TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon Waves 1 ft
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt Waves 1 ft
WED
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers with a chance of tstms
WED NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt Waves 1 ft Showers
THU
N winds 10 to 15 kt
FRI
E winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Chester River to Queenstown MD

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Eastern Bay

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point to Smith Point

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
Reporting time 02:28 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
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