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
VALID UNTIL: 5:00 PM, Apr 27
DATA AS OF: Apr 27, 11:33 AM
Last Updated: Apr 27, 11:33 AM
(Updates every 10 minutes)


Maryland Climate Bulletin: March 2026