Warm and humid today; Cold front crosses Thursday

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With high pressure parked off of the coast, expect another day of warm and humid conditions. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible this afternoon, especially over the mountains. Highs will be in the upper 80s.

A cold front will begin its approach on Wednesday. It will continue to be warm, with highs around 90 under partly sunny skies.

The front will move close enough to the area to set off scattered thunderstorms late Wednesday into Wednesday night. The storm activity will continue Thursday as the front moves into the area. Highs will be in the low 80s.

The front will push through during the day Thursday, ushering in cooler and drier air for the end of the week.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014Posted inForecast

Heat and humidity build through mid-week; Cold front crosses Thursday

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High pressure just off of the east coast will cause temperatures and humidity to rise for the first half of the week.

Today will be partly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms. It will be more humid, with highs in the low to mid 80s.

Tomorrow will be warmer and more humid than today with a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. Highs will be in the upper 80s to near 90.

Wednesday will be similar to Tuesday with highs around 90 with a slightly better chance of afternoon and evening storms.

Monday, July 21, 2014Posted inForecast

Mostly sunny today. Dry through the weekend

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High pressure will remain in control of the weather today and through this weekend. Expect mostly sunny skies today with highs in the low to mid 80s.

The high will slide off the coast tomorrow and onshore flow will develop, mainly in eastern and central Maryland. This will keep any shower or thunderstorm activity confined to the mountains. Highs will be in the low 80s under partly sunny skies.

Sunday will be similar to Saturday with isolated showers and storms in the mountains, partly sunny skies further east. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

Friday, July 18, 2014Posted inForecast

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

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