Station Name: GUNPOWDER FALLS NEAR PARKTON, MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 387 feet / 118 meters

Nearest Address:
1101 Falls Rd
Parkton, MD 21120
Baltimore County

GPS Coordinates: 39.61905556, -76.6903611

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued December 19 at 8:59AM EST until December 19 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:59 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...DC, and portions of central, north-central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 2:54PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 2:54 PM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 7:00 PM

Temperatures will drop below the freezing mark through the evening. Blustery winds may dry off roads and other paved surfaces, but any residual water from previous rain could freeze up and result in slick spots during the evening commute.

Wind Advisory issued December 19 at 10:01AM EST until December 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 10:01 AM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and outdoor holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects and holiday decorations.

Wind Advisory issued December 19 at 12:46PM EST until December 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 12:46 PM
Expires: Sat December 20, 2025, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur during the second half of the afternoon into the early evening.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

This is only a test for monitoring of vital dissemination systems.

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 3:06 PM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 3:16 PM

Monitoring message only. Please disregard.

Monitoring message only. Please disregard.

High Wind Warning issued December 19 at 8:59AM EST until December 19 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri December 19, 2025, 8:59 AM
Expires: Fri December 19, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Frederick MD and Washington Counties. In Virginia, Frederick VA County. In West Virginia, Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected from about 11 AM to 1 PM, and again 3 PM to 9 PM.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.