Local weather forecast

Weather in Rising Sun, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 21911

Light drizzle
Now57°F

Light drizzle

High / Low60° / 54°
Rain chance86%
Wind20 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 drizzle57°41% rain
11 AMLight drizzle55°60% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby57°33% rain
1 PMLight rain56°75% rain
2 PMLight drizzle55°72% rain
3 PMLight rain56°81% rain
4 PMLight drizzle55°64% rain
5 PMLight rain55°78% rain
6 PMLight rain54°70% rain
7 PMLight drizzle55°60% rain
8 PMLight rain55°75% rain
9 PMModerate rain54°87% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light drizzle
60° 54°Light drizzle
Rain 86%Gust 21 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
58° 55°Overcast
Rain 81%Gust 17 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
64° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 47%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F
Humidity77%
Pressure29.88 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind20 mph N
Wind gusts38 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

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

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour9 AM · 58°F
Coolest hour9 PM · 54°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 87%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 41 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 87% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 20 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

57°F, 33% rain chance and 19 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 41 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 20 mph, rain chance up to 87%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Rising Sun

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.

Rising Sun is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.70°N latitude and 76.06°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.

Rising Sun weather today

Light drizzle and 57°F in Rising Sun, MD. Today's high is 60°F with a 86% rain chance. Winds are around 20 mph with gusts near 38 mph. Relative humidity is 77%, pressure is 29.88 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Rising Sun

Sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:55 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 58°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 81%.

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