Becoming Warmer with Storms Likely this Afternoon

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
The stationary front that has been stuck to our southwest this week will finally lift northward today as a warm front as a storm system approaches from the west.

The front is already beginning its northward trek and should push through the state over the next few hours.

Once it moves through, much warmer air will flow into the area with temperatures jumping into the mid 70s by this afternoon. Some breaks in the clouds are possible as well as the dense moist air is dislodged.

NAM Simulated Radar 5pm Today (tropicaltidbits.com)
NAM Simulated Radar 5pm Today (tropicaltidbits.com)
By this afternoon, the cold front will be on our door step. Ahead of the front, a line of thunderstorms will push through. Depending on how much instability develops, some of the storms could become severe with damaging winds and large hail. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out either.

This line looks to hit central Maryland including DC and Baltimore between 4 and 6pm, likely disrupting the Orioles home opener. Once the storms push through, it should clear out so a complete rain out is highly unlikely.

If you are at the game, stay alert as watches and warning will likely be issued this afternoon.

The line will push through Southern Maryland and the lower Eastern Shore around 7pm and finally clearing the entire state by 10pm.

High pressure builds in Saturday, leading to breezy conditions under mostly sunny skies. Highs will be in the mid 60s.

Sunday will be very pleasant, with sunny skies and light winds. Highs will be in the mid 60s.

Clouds will increase on Monday and temperatures will push back into the 70s as another cold front approaches from the west. This front will bring a chance of showers on Tuesday.


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