Maryland State Climatologist Office
Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Science

Welcome

The Maryland State Climatologist Office (MDSCO) resides in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Maryland; it was established in the 1980s. Its mission is to 1) provide climate information services including data; 2) develop analyses and products to educate Marylanders on current and emerging climate; 3) place extreme events in historical perspective; and 4) support the Maryland Mesonet Project.

Check for Hazardous Weather from the National Weather Service
 West of the Bay, Eastern Shore & Southern MD
Alerts & Radar
Weather Safety for all Hazards
⚠️ ACTIVE: Small Craft Advisory
WHERE: Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM
VALID UNTIL: 2:00 AM, Nov 9
DATA AS OF: Nov 8, 8:30 PM
Last Updated: Nov 8, 8:30 PM
(Updates every 10 minutes)
Other Active Alerts:
Small Craft Advisories: 5


Maryland Climate Bulletin: September 2026