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...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point
VA, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River,
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the
inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

Warmer Thursday with welcome rain arriving Thursday night

DELMARVA FORECAST

Wednesday night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Increasing clouds in the afternoon with rain in the evening. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Friday: Rain in the morning, then clearing and windy. Highs near 60°F, falling in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 40s.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the low to mid 50s.

Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. A stray shower south? Highs in the mid to upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FORECAST DISCUSSION

Normal high: 49°F. Normal low: 31°F.

Southwesterly flow has been increasing humidity at various levels of the atmosphere, which has led to lots of clouds developing over Delmarva.

High pressure is moving off shore Wednesday evening, keeping a southwesterly flow in place, which will also keep temperatures on the warmer side for Thursday.

Thursday will start off partly cloudy, with clouds increasing in the afternoon as a frontal system approaches from the west. Winds will also start to pick up from the southwest.

Rain from the cold front and an impulse of energy from the south will not likely begin until late Thursday evening, so outdoor activities on Thursday should have no problems.

Rain will continue overnight into Friday morning. The rain could be heavy at times, with an occasional rumble of thunder, although no organized thunderstorm activity is anticipated. All of Delmarva should anticipate receiving ½" to 1" of rain.

Skies will clear out Friday afternoon, and after warm temperatures near 60°F in the morning, temperatures will fall through the afternoon as winds shift to the west and turn quite gusty. Gale watches are warnings are posted for the waters around Delmarva on Friday.

The weekend will be quiet. Saturday will be mostly sunny, but cool and breezy, with afternoon highs in the mid 40s. Sunday is milder, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 50s.

A dry cold front crosses Delmarva Sunday night which will lead to a chilly Monday; skies will be partly cloudy and highs might not get out of the 30s.

There are no major storm systems expected to threaten Delmarva in the foreseeable future.

In the long range, temperatures are expected to average above normal, and precipitation below normal for December 24 - December 30.

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WBOC Morning Weather: December 17, 2025

Salisbury, MD

Right Now
50°
Sunny
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Feels Like: 47°
  • Heat Index: 50°
  • Wind: 7 mph
  • Wind Chill: 47°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 07:13:51 AM
  • Sunset: 04:43:59 PM
  • Dew Point: 26°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Partly cloudy skies. Low 31F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy skies. Low 31F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow

Sunshine in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon. High near 60F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

Weather Alert

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves
2 to 4 ft possible.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Indian Head MD to Smith Point
VA, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA,
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River,
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, and Tangier Sound and the
inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&
Day
Temp
Wed
31°
53°
Wed
53°/31°
Partly cloudy. Lows overnight in the low 30s.

Chance of Rain: 8%

Sunrise: 07:13:51 AM

Sunset: 04:43:59 PM

Humidity: 73%

Wind: NNW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy skies. Low 31F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Thu
49°
60°
Thu
60°/49°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 40s.

Chance of Rain: 8%

Sunrise: 07:14:27 AM

Sunset: 04:44:23 PM

Humidity: 69%

Wind: SE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 2 Low

Thursday Night

Cloudy skies with periods of rain after midnight. Low 49F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a half an inch.

Fri
28°
61°
Fri
61°/28°
Windy with morning thunderstorms. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 20s.

Chance of Rain: 81%

Sunrise: 07:15:01 AM

Sunset: 04:44:48 PM

Humidity: 66%

Wind: WSW @ 21 mph

UV Index: 2 Low

Friday Night

Mainly clear early, then a few clouds later on. Low 28F. WNW winds at 15 to 25 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph.

Sat
35°
45°
Sat
45°/35°
Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the mid 30s.

Chance of Rain: 1%

Sunrise: 07:15:34 AM

Sunset: 04:45:15 PM

Humidity: 48%

Wind: WSW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 2 Low

Saturday Night

Clear skies with a few passing clouds. Low near 35F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Sun
23°
56°
Sun
56°/23°
More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 20s.

Chance of Rain: 2%

Sunrise: 07:16:04 AM

Sunset: 04:45:45 PM

Humidity: 45%

Wind: W @ 13 mph

UV Index: 2 Low

Sunday Night

Clear to partly cloudy. Low 23F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.

Mon
26°
37°
Mon
37°/26°
More sun than clouds. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the mid 20s.

Chance of Rain: 1%

Sunrise: 07:16:33 AM

Sunset: 04:46:16 PM

Humidity: 48%

Wind: NW @ 10 mph

UV Index: 2 Low

Monday Night

Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. Low 26F. Winds light and variable.

Tue
40°
44°
Tue
44°/40°
Considerable cloudiness. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Rain: 18%

Sunrise: 07:17 AM

Sunset: 04:46:49 PM

Humidity: 62%

Wind: SSW @ 12 mph

UV Index: 1 Low

Tuesday Night

Considerable cloudiness. Low near 40F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.