Mostly sunny and pleasant end to the week; Slight chance of storms this weekend

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High pressure will continue to build in from the northwest today leading to mostly sunny skies and cool temperatures. Highs today will be in the low 80s.

Another clear and cool night will be on tap tonight with lows in the upper 50s to around 60 in central Maryland, falling to the 40s in far western Maryland.

Expect another nice day tomorrow, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 80s.

The high will move off of the coast this weekend and as a result, more humid air will begin to push back into the region. This will lead to an increase in clouds on Saturday with just a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon, mainly over the mountains. Highs will remain in the low to mid 80s.

Thursday, July 17, 2014Posted inForecast

Thunderstorms likely again this afternoon, possibly severe

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With a Bermuda high continuing to pump warm and humid air into the region and a cold front approaching from the west, the stage is set for another round of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some of the storms may turn severe with damaging winds and heavy rain. Highs will be in the upper 80s to around 90.

The cold front crosses tonight into tomorrow morning bringing an end to the rainfall. Cooler and drier air will filter in tomorrow, leading to mostly sunny skies by the afternoon. Highs will be in the low 80s with low humidity.

High pressure will remain overhead Thursday, leading to another pleasant day. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014Posted inForecast

Cold front approaches today; Showers and storms likely again

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect for most of the state except far Western Maryland and the lower Eastern Shore.

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A cold front will move into the area today, touching off another round of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon through tonight. It will remain hot and humid with highs in the low 90s. This airmass will continue to support strong storms with gusty winds, large hail and very heavy rainfall. Localized flash flooding is possible in any storm.

The front will push through tomorrow morning, ending the rainfall and ushering in cooler and drier air for the holiday weekend. Expect mostly sunny skies by tomorrow afternoon, with highs in the low 80s.

The front will also steer Hurricane Arthur well east of the state. By Friday afternoon, the storm should be well off the Ocean City coast, accelerating away from the area.

Thursday, July 3, 2014Posted inAlert, Forecast

Hazy, hot and humid today; Severe storms possible

A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for most of Central Maryland.

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With high pressure off of the coast, southerly flow will continue to pump heat and humidity into the area. A Heat Advisory has been issued for central Maryland where highs in the mid 90s will combine with dewpoints in the low 70s to push the heat index into the low 100s.

Additionally, the heat and humidity will fuel development of late afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Some of these storms will become severe with damaging winds and large hail as the main threat. Any storm will also be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, leading to localized flash flooding.

Thunderstorms chances will continue tonight and activity will increase again tomorrow afternoon as a cold front approaches from the west. Just like today, these storms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hail. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 80s.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014Posted inAlert, Forecast

Hot and humid today; Isolated storms possible

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Today will be hot and humid with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible late this afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the low 90s.

As the tropical system off of the southeast coast strengthens and a cold front approaches from the west, moisture will increase tomorrow and as a result, thunderstorms are likely tomorrow afternoon and evening. Some of the storms could become severe with damaging winds and large hail. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible. It will continue to be hot, with highs in the low to mid 90s.

Thunderstorms will remain likely tomorrow night through Thursday as the front remains to our west and the tropical system remains to our south. Another round of severe weather is possible Thursday afternoon as well. Highs will be in the upper 80s to around 90.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014Posted inForecast

Hot and humid thru midweek; Showers and thunderstorms possible

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Southerly flow will sharpen today bringing heat and humidity back into the region today. The heat will continue to build through midweek.

Expect a mix of clouds and sun today with an isolated shower or thunderstorm possible. Highs will be around 90.

Tomorrow will be a few degrees warmer, with isolated thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. Highs will be in the low 90s.

A cold front will approach on Wednesday, increasing storm chances. Additionally, tropical moisture will be pulled into the area ahead of a developing system off the southeast coast. This will make isolated to scattered storms likely with locally heavy rainfall. Highs will be in the mid 90s with heat indices approaching 105.

The front will remain in the area Thursday and thunderstorm chances will continue. Localized flooding will be possible again Thursday afternoon as storms produce locally heavy rainfall. Highs will be in the upper 80s.

Monday, June 30, 2014Posted inForecast

Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon into tonight

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A cold front is approaching from the west and will move into the area today. Expect showers and thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon and last well into the night. Any shower or storm will be capable of heavy rainfall resulting in localized flooding. It will be warm and humid with highs in the mid to upper 80s.

The front will push through later tonight, bringing an end to the rainfall.

Behind the front, expect decreasing clouds and slightly drier air tomorrow. Expect highs in the mid to upper 80s.

Temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 80s Friday and through the weekend. Isolated thunderstorms are possible Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Fairly typical weather for June in the mid-atlantic.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014Posted inForecast

Slight chance of an evening thunderstorm today; Storms likely tomorrow

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High pressure off of the New England coast will keep the region mostly dry today with just a slight chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

A cold front will approach from the west tomorrow. Showers and thunderstorms are likely mainly during the late afternoon and into the night. Showers and storms will be capable of very heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Highs will be in the upper 80s to around 90.

The front should clear the area by Thursday morning. Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 80s.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014Posted inForecast