Local weather forecast

Weather in Preston, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 21655

Light drizzle
Now58°F

Light drizzle

High / Low64° / 56°
Rain chance86%
Wind18 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:36AM EDT until September 27 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Safety instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 6:09AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Safety instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight drizzle58°55% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby58°36% rain
3 PMLight rain57°77% rain
4 PMLight rain56°82% rain
5 PMLight rain56°75% rain
6 PMLight rain56°82% rain
7 PMLight drizzle56°69% rain
8 PMLight rain56°74% rain
9 PMLight rain56°74% rain
10 PMLight rain56°80% rain
11 PMLight drizzle56°64% rain
12 AMOvercast56°32% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain
64° 56°Light rain
Rain 86%Gust 22 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
65° 56°Overcast
Rain 69%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
67° 58°Overcast
Rain 27%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity81%
Pressure29.85 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind18 mph NNW
Wind gusts35 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:55 AM
Sunset06:54 PM
Moonrise06:44 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 63°F
Coolest hour10 PM · 56°F
Highest rain chance4 PM · 82%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 33 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 82% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 18 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

58°F, 36% rain chance and 17 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 35 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 18 mph, rain chance up to 82%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Preston

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.

Preston is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.71°N latitude and 75.91°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.

Preston weather today

Light drizzle and 58°F in Preston, MD. Today's high is 64°F with a 86% rain chance. Winds are around 18 mph with gusts near 35 mph. Relative humidity is 81%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Preston

Sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 65°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 69%.

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