Partial Clearing This Morning; Afternoon Storms

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The current light rain and drizzle that is moving through the area will clear in the next few hours. This will allow partial clearing to occur, helping to destabilize the atmosphere. Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon over the mountains and move eastward into the evening.

Depending on how much clearing occurs, some of these storms could become severe with damaging winds, large hail and even an isolated tornado. Highs today will be in the mid 80s.

The cold front moves through tomorrow, bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms during the day. Highs will again be in the mid 80s.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012Posted inForecast

Slight Chance of Storms Today, Better Chance Tomorrow

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Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop over the mountains today and will move eastward into Central and Eastern Maryland through the afternoon and evening.

The activity will be isolated and most spots will remain dry. Any areas that do get a storm can expect brief heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Highs will be in the upper 80s.

As low pressure and a cold front approach tomorrow, rain and thunderstorm chances increase dramatically. Expect more widespread rainfall tomorrow afternoon and into the night with scattered thunderstorms as well. Some of the storms may become severe with damaging wind as the primary threat. Highs will be in the upper 80s.

Thursday, August 9, 2012Posted inForecast

Isolated Thunderstorms This Afternoon

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A stationary boundary continues to bisect the state, with warm humid air to the south and east of it and slightly drier air to the north and west. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon in the muggy air, much like they did yesterday across Southern and Eastern Maryland. Today’s activity will be roughly from Central Maryland southward. Highs today will be around 90 degrees.

A cold front to our west will send areas of precipitation our way tomorrow, resulting in another day of scattered shower and thunderstorms. Highs again will be around 90.

The cold front moves closer and pushes through late Friday and Saturday. This will increase rain chances, making thunderstorms likely both days. Highs will be in the mid 80s.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012Posted inForecast

Partly Sunny Today

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A nearly stationary boundary has pressed into the state today, separating drier air to the north from muggy air to the south. The boundary is expected to remain near the area today, also providing ample cloud cover. Highs today will be in the low 90s.

Southwest flow will begin to develop through the day today and last through the week. This will allow moisture levels to increase and provide a chance of thunderstorms tomorrow and Thursday afternoon and evenings. Highs will be around 90 both days.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012Posted inForecast

Weak Cold Front Moving Through

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A weak cold front is moving through the area today. Out ahead of the front, scattered showers are ongoing and a thunderstorm may be possible this afternoon. Highs today will be in the mid 80s.

The front pushes south of the area tonight, allowing slightly drier air to move in for the next few days. High pressure will control the weather tomorrow as the front stalls to our south. Expect highs in the upper 80s.

Another weak front will try to move through on Wednesday and will combine with the front to our south to bring a chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. Highs will be around 90.

Monday, August 6, 2012Posted inForecast

Hot and Humid, Scattered Afternoon Thunderstorms

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As high pressure moves off the coast today, warm humid air will continue to flow into the area.

The airmass will support the development of isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 90s with heat index values around 100.

More of the same tomorrow, hot and humid with scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s.

Friday, August 3, 2012Posted inForecast

Mostly Sunny and Warm Today

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As high pressure briefly takes control of our weather, expect mostly sunny skies with highs around 90 degrees today.

The high pushes off the coast tonight, allowing the heat and humidity to build tomorrow. This will set the stage for isolated showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Highs tomorrow will be in the mid 90s.

Thunderstorm chances continue on Saturday as a weak area of low pressure moves through. Highs will be in the low 90s.

Thursday, August 2, 2012Posted inForecast

Thunderstorms Likely Today

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As a weak cold front approaches today, isolated showers and thunderstorms this morning will become more numerous this afternoon across the state. Rain chances will continue into the late evening before the activity dies out tonight. Highs today will be in the mid to upper 80s.

The cold front moves through tonight, allowing high pressure to move in tomorrow and resulting in a mostly sunny day. Highs tomorrow will be in the low to mid 90s.

Isolated thunderstorms will be possible on Friday with highs again in the low to mid 90s.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012Posted inForecast

Warm and Continued Unsettled

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As low pressure remains over the east coast, expect unsettled conditions to continue through the week.

Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible again this afternoon and evening. Highs today will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Rain chances increase tomorrow as a weak cold front approaches from the west. Showers and thunderstorms are likely through the day and into tomorrow night. Highs will again be in the mid to upper 80s.

High pressure will briefly build in on Thursday, providing mostly sunny skies and highs around 90.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012Posted inForecast

Unsettled Weather For The Week Ahead

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An area of low pressure will develop along a stationary front over northern North Carolina today and move northeastward tonight. This feature will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms to the area this afternoon and tonight. Highs today will be in the upper 80s to near 90.

The low moves away from the area tomorrow, as another cold front approaches from the west. In between the two systems, the air will remain warm and humid. Expect a better chance of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow and tomorrow night. Highs tomorrow will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Monday, July 30, 2012Posted inForecast