Annapolis MD
10/14/2026 09:00 AM
70°F
TEMPERATURE
Winds 5 mph SW
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Moonrise
12:27 PM
Moonset
09:31 PM
Sunrise
07:14 AM
Moon Phase
Waxing crescent
Sunset
06:29 PM

Hourly Forecast

Wed, 09:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 5 mph SW
70°

Wed, 10:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph SW
75°

Wed, 11:00 AM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph W
79°

Wed, 12:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 7 mph W
82°

Wed, 01:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 7 mph W
84°

Wed, 02:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 8 mph W
85°

Wed, 03:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 7 mph W
85°

Wed, 04:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 7 mph W
86°

Wed, 05:00 PM

Sunny
Winds: 6 mph SW
84°

Wed, 06:00 PM

Partly Cloudy
Winds: 5 mph SW
83°

Wed, 07:00 PM

Partly Cloudy
Winds: 5 mph W
80°

Wed, 08:00 PM

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 3 mph W
76°

Wed, 09:00 PM

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 3 mph NW
75°

Wed, 10:00 PM

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Winds: 3 mph N
73°

Wed, 11:00 PM

Cloudy
Winds: 5 mph N
72°

Thu, 12:00 AM

Mostly Cloudy
Winds: 5 mph N
72°

Thu, 01:00 AM

Mostly Cloudy
Winds: 5 mph N
70°

Thu, 02:00 AM

Mostly Cloudy
Winds: 6 mph N
69°

Thu, 03:00 AM

Mostly Cloudy
Winds: 8 mph N
68°

Thu, 04:00 AM

Mostly Cloudy
Winds: 8 mph N
66°

Thu, 05:00 AM

Mostly Cloudy
Winds: 9 mph NE
64°

Thu, 06:00 AM

Partly Sunny
Winds: 9 mph NE
62°

Thu, 07:00 AM

Slight Chance Rain Showers
Winds: 9 mph NE
61°

Thu, 08:00 AM

Partly Sunny
Winds: 9 mph NE
59°

Today

Sunny
86°
Winds: 5 to 8 mph SW
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
58°
Winds: 3 to 9 mph NW
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. Northwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Rain Showers
65°
Winds: 6 to 9 mph NE
Rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Chance Rain Showers
57°
Winds: 8 mph SE
A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain Showers Likely
82°
Winds: 9 to 16 mph SW
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Rain Showers Likely
47°
Winds: 17 mph NW
Rain showers likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

Sunny
58°
Winds: 17 mph NW
Sunny, with a high near 58.

Saturday Night

Clear
43°
Winds: 5 to 14 mph NW
Clear, with a low around 43.

Sunday

Sunny
60°
Winds: 7 mph W
Sunny, with a high near 60.

Sunday Night

Mostly Clear
45°
Winds: 7 mph SW
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Monday

Sunny
64°
Winds: 5 to 10 mph S
Sunny, with a high near 64.

Monday Night

Partly Cloudy
50°
Winds: 3 to 8 mph S
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Tuesday

Partly Sunny
67°
Winds: 5 mph S
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

Tuesday Night

Partly Cloudy
51°
Winds: 3 mph W
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

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. A dry cold front will push south this afternoon into tonight, then stall near or just south of the region on Thursday. A short lived Small Craft Advisory may be needed tonight into Thursday morning. A stronger cold front moves across the area Friday, with gale conditions possible Friday night into Saturday.

Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head

TODAY
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
TONIGHT
NW winds 5 kt
THU
NE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers likely
THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft A chance of showers
FRI
S winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 20 kt
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt Gusts up to 35 kt
SAT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt
SUN
SW winds around 5 kt Waves 1 ft
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island

TODAY
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
TONIGHT
W winds around 5 kt
THU
NE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers likely
THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt Gusts up to 20 kt
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt Waves 3 ft A chance of showers
SAT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt
SUN
SW winds around 5 kt Waves 1 ft
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island to Smith Point

TODAY
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
TONIGHT
SW winds around 5 kt
THU
NE winds 10 to 15 kt Waves 2 ft A chance of showers
THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt Waves 2 ft A chance of showers
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt Waves 4 ft Showers likely
SAT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt
SUN
N winds 5 to 10 kt
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island

TODAY
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft A slight chance of showers and tstms this afternoon
TONIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt
THU
NE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers likely
THU NIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt Waves 1 ft Showers likely
FRI
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt Waves 2 to 3 ft A chance of showers
SAT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt
SUN
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point

TODAY
SW winds 10 kt Waves 1 ft
TONIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt
THU
NE winds 10 to 15 kt
THU NIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt Waves 1 to 2 ft A chance of showers
FRI
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt Waves 4 ft A chance of showers
SAT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt
SUN
W winds 5 to 10 kt
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor

TODAY
W winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft or less
TONIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft A chance of showers
THU
NE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers likely
THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft A chance of showers
FRI
S winds 10 kt
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt Waves 2 ft A chance of showers
SAT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt
SUN
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Chester River to Queenstown MD

TODAY
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
TONIGHT
NW winds 5 kt
THU
NE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers likely
THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft A chance of showers
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt Waves 2 to 3 ft Showers likely
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt Waves 4 ft A chance of showers
SAT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt
SUN
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach

TODAY
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
TONIGHT
SW winds 5 kt
THU
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt Waves 1 to 2 ft Showers
THU NIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt Waves 1 to 2 ft A chance of showers
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt Waves 2 to 3 ft Showers likely
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt Waves 4 ft A chance of showers
SAT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt
SUN
W winds 5 to 10 kt
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Eastern Bay

TODAY
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
TONIGHT
W winds 5 kt
THU
NE winds 10 to 15 kt
THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft A chance of showers
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt Waves 2 ft Showers likely
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt Waves 3 ft A chance of showers
SAT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt
SUN
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point

TODAY
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
TONIGHT
SW winds 5 kt
THU
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt Waves 2 ft Showers likely
THU NIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt Waves 1 to 2 ft A chance of showers
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt Waves 2 to 3 ft Showers likely
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt Waves 4 ft A chance of showers
SAT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt
SUN
NW winds 5 to 10 kt
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River

TODAY
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
TONIGHT
SW winds 5 kt
THU
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt
THU NIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt Waves 1 ft A chance of showers
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt Waves 2 ft Showers likely
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt Waves 4 ft A chance of showers
SAT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt
SUN
NW winds 5 to 10 kt
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD

TODAY
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
TONIGHT
W winds around 5 kt
THU
NE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft Showers likely
THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft A chance of showers
FRI
SW winds 10 to 15 kt Gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon Waves 1 ft A chance of showers
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt Waves 2 ft A chance of showers
SAT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt
SUN
SW winds 5 kt Waves less than 1 ft
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point to Smith Point

TODAY
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
TONIGHT
SW winds 5 kt
THU
NE winds 10 to 15 kt Waves 2 ft A chance of showers
THU NIGHT
SE winds 10 kt Waves 1 ft
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt Waves 2 to 3 ft A chance of showers
FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt
SAT
N winds 25 to 30 kt
SUN
N winds 5 to 10 kt
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026

Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island

TODAY
SW winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
TONIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt
THU
NE winds 10 to 15 kt Waves 1 ft A chance of showers
THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt Waves 1 ft
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt Waves 2 ft A chance of showers
FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt
SAT
N winds 25 to 30 kt
SUN
N winds 5 to 10 kt
Reporting time 08:02 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026
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