Scattered showers and storms this afternoon

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An area of low pressure moving through the Great Lakes will drag a cold front through the state this evening. Ahead of the front, strong southwesterly winds will send temperatures into the 70s and set the stage for scattered showers and thunderstorms.

There is a slight risk that these storms could become severe with large hail and damaging winds as the primary concern. Be sure to check the radar and be aware of any possible watches and warnings that may be issued this afternoon.

The showers and storms will be pushed eastward and off the coast by later this evening as the cold front moves through.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012Posted inForecast

Sunny today, chance of showers tomorrow

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After a cold morning, temperatures will continue to climb into the 50s under mostly sunny skies. Another cold front will approach tomorrow, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. Highs tomorrow will approach 70 in most areas.

Behind the front temperatures will remain above normal with highs on Thursday through Saturday in the low to mid 60s.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012Posted inForecast

Breezy and cooler today, temps plummet tonight

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A cold front will cross the area this morning allowing colder Canadian air to move in on strong Northwesterly winds. Expect winds to increase through this morning and gust to near 30mph this afternoon. Highs today will top out around 60 before beginning to fall through the afternoon.

A freeze watch is in effect for Central and Southern Maryland, while a Freeze Warning is in effect for Northern and Western Maryland. As winds decrease tonight and skies clear, temperatures will drop to near or below freezing in most spots. Be sure to cover or bring inside any tender vegetation.

Monday, March 26, 2012Posted inForecast

One more warm day

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The end of the work week will also be the end of our stretch of unseasonably warm weather. Skies will turn mostly sunny today and highs will approach 80 in most areas.

As the storm system that is currently over the midwest approaches the area, scattered showers will develop tonight.

Showers will become more numerous tomorrow and a thunderstorm or two will be possible. Some of the showers could produce locally heavy rainfall. Highs tomorrow will top out in the mid 60s.

Friday, March 23, 2012Posted inForecast

Foggy start, partly sunny this afternoon

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Much like yesterday, this morning’s fog will burn off leaving partly sunny skies for the remainder of the day. Today’s highs will be a few degrees warmer than yesterday, pushing into the low 70s.

Expect more sunshine tomorrow as temperatures push to near 80 ahead of an area of low pressure that is moving into the Ohio Valley. As the low approaches Friday night, expect showers to develop across the area.

Thursday, March 22, 2012Posted inForecast

More of the same

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Another foggy morning will lead to another warm afternoon. As the marine layer is pushed back to the east, temperatures will climb into the mid 70s today and tomorrow.

As a storm system approaches, more warmth and moisture will be drawn northward and into the area, pushing Friday’s highs to near 80.

Rain chances increase Friday night and scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012Posted inForecast

Scattered showers and storms today

Current Surface Map
Despite the clouds and scattered showers, highs today will still climb to near 70 degrees. A weak disturbance will move through this afternoon, bringing a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms through this evening.

The area of high pressure that has been anchored off the Carolina coast will continue to dominate our weather. Expect the marine layer to move back into the area tonight, bringing more foggy conditions for tomorrow morning.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012Posted inForecast