National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington

The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington in Sterling is a regional facility that collects atmospheric data from satellites, radars, and weather stations to produce forecasts and warnings. It serves multiple states and uses this information to help people and organizations plan their daily activities and prepare for severe weather.

This facility was established to monitor weather across a larger region and protect communities from dangerous atmospheric conditions. Over time its operational area has grown to include additional counties and expand the scope of its forecasting services.

The office maintains a SKYWARN program where local residents participate in weather observation and reporting, strengthening community involvement in meteorological activities.

Visitors can access current weather information, forecasts, and warnings online through a website or mobile application from anywhere. The data is continuously updated throughout the day to reflect changing atmospheric conditions in the region.

The facility maintains round-the-clock operations with staff working in rotating shifts to monitor weather at all hours. This constant watch means weather warnings and alerts can be issued immediately whenever dangerous conditions develop.

Location: Virginia

Website: https://weather.gov/lwx

GPS coordinates: 38.97649,-77.48562

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:48