Increasing clouds today; Cold front passes tomorrow

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High pressure will continue to slide off the coast today as a cold front approaches from the west. Expect increasing clouds through the day, with highs in the mid 50s.

Showers will develop tonight as the front moves closer. The showers will continue tomorrow and a thunderstorm is also possible as the front pushes into the area. Some of the showers and storms could produce locally strong, gusty winds. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 50s, possibly low 60s depending on the exact timing of the frontal passage. The front should clear the area during the late morning or early afternoon, gradually ending the rain from west to east.

Behind the front, west to southwest flow will keep temperatures up on Saturday. Expect highs to reach the mid to upper 50s under mostly sunny skies.

Thursday, February 20, 2014Posted inForecast

Showers likely into the afternoon; Continued warmth through Friday

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A Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect until 10am for areas north and west of I-95.

A weak cold front is spreading showers through the state this morning. Some areas, especially north and west of I-95 are below freezing, causing icy spots. Temperatures everywhere will rise above freezing this morning, reaching the upper 40s to around 50. Showers will likely continue off and on into the afternoon before clearing out this evening.

High pressure builds in tonight and slides off the coast tomorrow. As a result, expect partly sunny skies and highs around 50.

A stronger cold front will approach Thursday night, spreading showers into the area by Friday morning. Some of the showers may contain locally gusty winds as well. The showers will continue Friday morning and into the afternoon. The front will likely push through during the afternoon hours, bringing an end to the rain. Highs will be in the upper 50s to around 60.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014Posted inAlert, Forecast

Becoming sunny today; Warm end to the week

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High pressure will build into the area today, pushing out last night’s clipper system and associated clouds. A general 1-2″ fell overnight, ending before dawn. Expect mostly sunny skies today with highs in the mid to upper 40s.

A weak cold front will touch off scattered showers tomorrow afternoon as highs cross the 50 degree mark, ending up in the low 50s.

As high pressure moves off the coast Thursday, southerly flow will bring a bit of moisture into the region, resulting in increased clouds. Highs will be in the low 50s.

A cold front will approach on Friday, strengthening southerly flow ahead of it. Expect highs to reach 60 despite clouds and rain showers through the day. An isolated thunderstorm is also possible during the afternoon hours.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014Posted inForecast

Mostly sunny today; Light snow likely tonight into tomorrow morning

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High pressure will control the weather today. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 30s.

An area of low pressure will move by to our northwest tonight, spreading light precipitation into our area later tonight. The bulk of this precip should be snow, but it may mix with or change to sleet by tomorrow morning. A general 1-2″ of snow is possible, with the highest amounts across the northern part of the state.

The snow/mix will end by mid-morning tomorrow. Skies should quickly clear and temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 40s.

Another system will slide by to our south on Wednesday. At this time, it looks to be far enough south to leave our area dry. It will be warmer, with highs will be in the low 50s under partly sunny skies.

Monday, February 17, 2014Posted inForecast

Partly sunny and warmer today; Active pattern next week

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High pressure off the southeast coast will allow warmer air to continue to move into the region today and this weekend. Highs today will be in the mid 40s under partly sunny skies.

Tomorrow will be a few degrees warmer, with highs in the mid to upper 40s under partly sunny skies.

A cold front will move into the area Sunday into Sunday night. There is a slight chance of showers during the afternoon and evening hours as it moves through. Highs on Sunday will be around 50.

Friday, January 31, 2014Posted inForecast

Mostly sunny today; Warmer into the weekend

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High pressure overhead will slide off the coast today. As it does, southerly flow will develop bringing in warmer air to end the week and into the weekend.

Today will be mostly sunny with highs around 30.

Tomorrow will be partly sunny with highs in the low to mid 40s.

Saturday will feature more clouds than sun as a cold front approaches from the west. Highs will be in the mid 40s.

Sunday will be even warmer, with highs in the upper 40s. There is a slight chance of showers as the front pushes through Sunday afternoon and evening.

Thursday, January 30, 2014Posted inForecast

Mostly sunny and cold today; Warmer through weekend

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The storm system that brought snow to the deep south clipped our state overnight, spreading anywhere from a dusting north and west of I-95 to 5″ across the lower eastern shore. As that system departs, high pressure will build in. As a result, today will be mostly sunny but cold, with highs around 20.

High pressure will push offshore tomorrow allowing southerly flow to warm temperatures into the weekend. Highs tomorrow will be around 30 under mostly sunny skies.

Friday will see increasing clouds and temperatures returning to near normal, with highs in the low 40s.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014Posted inForecast

Slight chance of snow showers today

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After hitting a low of 3 this morning, temperatures will climb into the mid 20s today.

A cold front will push through today bringing a slight chance of snow showers and a reinforcing shot of cold air.

High pressure will build in tomorrow, providing sunny skies but colder temps with highs only around 20.

Another clipper system will move through Saturday. This system will bring another chance of snow showers during the morning and into the afternoon. It will be a bit warmer, with highs likely above freezing for the first time since early Tuesday morning.

Thursday, January 23, 2014Posted inForecast

Sunny and milder today; Accumulating snow likely tomorrow

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With high pressure to our south, today will be mostly sunny and milder with highs around 50.

Clouds will increase tonight as an arctic cold front moves towards the area. An area of low pressure will develop along the front as it moves through. The low will pass by to our south, bringing accumulating snowfall to the area tomorrow into tomorrow night.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the entire state. Accumulations over 5″ are possible, especially south and east of I-95.

Monday, January 20, 2014Posted inAlert, Forecast