Mostly sunny today and tomorrow; Heavy rain likely across southern MD this weekend

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
High pressure is building into the northeast today and as a result, mostly sunny skies are expected today. It will be cooler and drier, with highs in the low 80s to mid 80s.

Expect more of the same tomorrow with highs once again reach the mid 80s under mostly sunny skies. Clouds will increase during the evening and into the overnight as an area of low pressure moves towards the area.

The low pressure will move west to east, just south of the state Saturday into Sunday. At this time, it appears light showers may affect most of the state Saturday. The low will continue to move eastward Saturday night into Sunday.

Mostly sunny today; Showers and thunderstorms likely tomorrow through the weekend

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
High pressure centered just off of the coast will provide the area with one more day of dry weather before a pattern change gets underway. Highs today will be in the mid 80s.

The high will get pushed eastward tonight by an upper level trough. This trough will bring showers to the area beginning late tonight through tomorrow. There may be a few rumbles of thunder tomorrow afternoon. Highs tomorrow will be in the low 80s.

Showers will remain likely tomorrow night, with some thunder also possible. Rain chances will continue Saturday and will increase in coverage during the late afternoon and evening. Highs will be around 80.

Sunny today; Heat and humidity return this weekend; Storms likely Sunday

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
High pressure has moved into the region and as a result, expect mostly sunny skies today with highs in the low to mid 80s.

The high will slide off of the coast tonight into tomorrow. This will allow warmer, more humid air to flow back into the area. Expect highs to be in the upper 80s to around 90 under mostly sunny skies.

A disturbance will move into the area Saturday night and Sunday, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be strong to severe on Sunday with damaging winds being the most likely threat. The storms will also be capable of producing heavy rainfall, leading to localized flash flooding. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Mostly sunny today. Dry through the weekend

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
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.

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

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
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.

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.


Current Surface Map
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.