Showers and thunderstorms likely today and tomorrow

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Warm and humid conditions will continue today and will support shower and thunderstorm development this afternoon. Some of the storms could produce locally heavy rainfall. Highs today will be in the upper 80s to around 90.

The storms will decrease in coverage and intensity overnight, but isolated to scattered storms will remain possible.

A cold front will approach tomorrow, trigging more showers and storms. The storms will again be capable of producing heavy rainfall. It will continue to be hot and humid, with afternoon highs in the low 90s.

Friday, September 5, 2014Posted inForecast

Continued hot and humid with a slight chance of evening storms

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
With high pressure continuing to reside off of the southeast coast, expect more hot and humid weather today. A weak cold front will push into the area this evening but moisture will be limited. As a result, there is only a slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm during the evening hours. Highs today will reach the low to mid 90s.

The front will knock temperatures back a bit tomorrow. Highs will reach the mid to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies.

Not much changes as we end the week. Expect more hot and humid weather, with highs Thursday and Friday in the upper 80s to around 90. Isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be possible both days.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014Posted inForecast

Mostly sunny today and tomorrow; Slight chance of thunderstorms Sunday

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
With high pressure continuing to build into the region, expect another sunny day today. It will be cooler and dry, with highs in the upper 70s to around 80.

The high will move overhead and then slide off of the coast during the day tomorrow. This will allow warmer and more humid air to begin to flow back into the area. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s under mostly sunny skies.

A cold front will move into the area Sunday. The front, combined with warmer and more humid air will touch off isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Friday, August 15, 2014Posted inForecast

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.

Thursday, August 7, 2014Posted inForecast

Scattered thunderstorms possible this afternoon as cold front passes

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
A cold front will pass through the area this afternoon, touching off scattered showers and thunderstorms as it does. It will be warm and humid with highs in the upper 80s to around 90.

The front will push south of the area tonight and high pressure will begin to build into the region. Expect cooler and drier air to move in tonight and provide for a nice day tomorrow. Highs will be in the low 80s with low humidity under mostly sunny skies.

The high pressure will remain in control Friday, providing another day of mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 80s.

An area of low pressure will form and move by to our south on Saturday. As a result, there will be more clouds and showers and thunderstorms will be possible, especially across the southern portion of the state. Highs will be in the low 80s.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014Posted inForecast

Mostly sunny today with a slight chance of isolated storms this evening

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
High pressure remains over the region and will lead to mostly sunny skies today. There is a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms over the mountains. Some of these may move eastward into central Maryland during the evening. Coverage will be light and isolated if any storms do form. Highs today will be in the upper 80s.

A cold front will approach and move through the state tomorrow. There is a slightly better chance of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow evening as the front crosses. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

High pressure will return to close out the week. Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014Posted inForecast