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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Current Surface Map
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

Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon into tonight

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
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

More thunderstorms likely this afternoon

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Current Surface Map
After a very active night with severe storms moving across the state, a cold front will drop southward into the area and set the stage for another round of strong to severe storms this afternoon.

The main threat with these storms will be very heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hail. Highs will be in the upper 80s.

The front will press south of the state tonight, ending the storm threat.

The front should remain south of the state tomorrow allowing northwest flow to bring in cooler and drier air. Expect partly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 80s.

Thursday, June 19, 2014Posted inForecast

Scattered Showers and Storms Today

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
A cold front will remain to our west today as ample moisture continues to stream up the coast. The result will be another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some of the storms could produce locally heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds. Highs today will be in the mid 80s.

Isolated storms will be possible overnight while there is a better chance of storms tomorrow as the front moves closer. Highs will be in the mid 80s.

The front will move into the area Saturday and likely stall near or south of the state. Isolated to scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be possible on Saturday. Highs will be in the upper 80s to near 90.

Thursday, August 8, 2013Posted inForecast