Local weather forecast

Weather in Childs, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 21916

Light drizzle
Now59°F

Light drizzle

High / Low63° / 56°
Rain chance85%
Wind17 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:35AM EDT until September 26 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Gale Warning issued September 26 at 2:35AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Gale Warning issued September 26 at 7:45AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight drizzle59°53% rain
2 PMLight drizzle57°59% rain
3 PMModerate rain57°85% rain
4 PMModerate rain56°89% rain
5 PMModerate rain56°85% rain
6 PMModerate rain56°91% rain
7 PMLight rain56°77% rain
8 PMModerate rain56°86% rain
9 PMLight rain56°71% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby56°32% rain
11 PMOvercast57°29% rain
12 AMPatchy rain nearby57°30% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
63° 56°Overcast
Rain 85%Gust 19 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
59° 57°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 78%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
66° 57°Overcast
Rain 36%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity77%
Pressure29.86 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind17 mph N
Wind gusts36 mph
Precipitation0.02 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:55 AM
Sunset06:54 PM
Moonrise06:43 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 59°F
Coolest hour6 PM · 56°F
Highest rain chance6 PM · 91%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 35 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 91% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 17 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

58°F, 52% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 36 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 91%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Childs

Maryland ranges from Atlantic coastal plain to higher western terrain. Summers are usually warm and humid, while winter conditions vary substantially by elevation and distance from the coast.

Childs is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.65°N latitude and 75.87°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Childs weather today

Light drizzle and 59°F in Childs, MD. Today's high is 63°F with a 85% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 36 mph. Relative humidity is 77%, pressure is 29.86 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Childs

Sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 59°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 78%.

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