Local weather forecast

Weather in Dowell, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 20629

Patchy rain nearby
Now59°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low63° / 56°
Rain chance80%
Wind16 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 8:36AM EDT until September 28 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Around two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Calvert County. * WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM EDT Monday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, water is expected to reach backyards near 9th Street in North Beach, and could approach 9th Street. At 3.5 feet, yards are flooded near Charles Street and Williams Street in Solomons. Nearby parking lots and the streets themselves are covered by more than a half foot of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides two to two and a half feet above normal. The next high tide at Solomons Island is at 2:36 PM and 2:52 AM. The next high tide at Chesapeake Beach is at 4:34 PM and 4:36 AM.

Safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby59°33% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby59°35% rain
3 PMLight drizzle59°65% rain
4 PMLight drizzle57°70% rain
5 PMLight rain56°70% rain
6 PMLight rain56°79% rain
7 PMLight drizzle57°72% rain
8 PMLight rain57°75% rain
9 PMLight rain shower57°66% rain
10 PMLight rain shower57°63% rain
11 PMPatchy rain nearby57°43% rain
12 AMLight rain shower56°67% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
63° 56°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 80%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
74° 56°Overcast
Rain 62%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
69° 58°Overcast
Rain 32%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity81%
Pressure29.89 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind16 mph NNW
Wind gusts30 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:57 AM
Sunset06:57 PM
Moonrise06:47 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 66°F
Coolest hour1 AM · 56°F
Highest rain chance6 PM · 79%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 29 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 79% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 16 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

59°F, 35% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 79%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Dowell

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.

Dowell is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.35°N latitude and 76.46°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.

Dowell weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 59°F in Dowell, MD. Today's high is 63°F with a 80% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Relative humidity is 81%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Dowell

Sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 74°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 62%.

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