Local weather forecast

Weather in West River, MD

Updated 2026-09-26 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 20778

Light drizzle
Now60°F

Light drizzle

High / Low65° / 59°
Rain chance78%
Wind21 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

NowLight drizzle60°48% rain
2 PMLight drizzle61°58% rain
3 PMLight drizzle60°45% rain
4 PMLight drizzle61°50% rain
5 PMLight drizzle61°54% rain
6 PMLight rain shower60°39% rain
7 PMLight drizzle60°66% rain
8 PMLight rain shower59°53% rain
9 PMLight rain59°68% rain
10 PMLight rain shower59°49% rain
11 PMLight rain shower59°46% rain
12 AMLight rain59°76% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light drizzle
65° 59°Light drizzle
Rain 78%Gust 23 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
71° 59°Overcast
Rain 68%Gust 19 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
67° 61°Overcast
Rain 24%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity83%
Pressure29.90 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind21 mph N
Wind gusts34 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
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 hour12 PM · 68°F
Coolest hour12 AM · 59°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 76%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 34 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 76% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 21 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

61°F, 29% rain chance and 22 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 34 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 21 mph, rain chance up to 76%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in West River

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.

West River is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.83°N latitude and 76.56°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.

West River weather today

Light drizzle and 60°F in West River, MD. Today's high is 65°F with a 78% rain chance. Winds are around 21 mph with gusts near 34 mph. Relative humidity is 83%, pressure is 29.90 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in West River

Sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 71°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 68%.

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