TS Andrea to Bring Heavy Rain Today

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
Tropical Storm Andrea will continue to move northeastward along a frontal boundary today and tonight, bringing heavy rainfall and scattered thunderstorms to the area. Highs today will be in the mid 70s.

Over an inch of rain has fallen across most of the state and another 2-3 inches with isolated spots over 4 are possible today and tonight. Consequently, a Flash Flood Watch is in effect for most of the state, east of the mountains through tonight.

Rain from Andrea will taper off around midnight tonight as the storm system races off to the northeast. Behind the system, warm, moist, tropical air will be left in place. This will set the stage for a muggy Saturday with scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be around 80 degrees.

Friday, June 7, 2013Posted inForecast

Sandy Taking Aim on the Delmarva

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High pressure to our northeast is keeping the region in easterly flow. This has resulted in low clouds and areas of drizzle. A few breaks in the clouds are anticipated this afternoon allowing highs today to push into the low 70s.

Hurricane Sandy continues to be the focus of attention as we head into the weekend. Consensus is building that the storm will combine with the cold front to our west to have a significant impact on our area.

*The Setup*

The high pressure to our northeast will block and even steer Sandy towards the coast early next week. Meanwhile, Sandy continues to slow and grow in size. This is important to remember when looking at the path outlined by the National Hurricane Center. Sandy will likely be a very large in size and will bring significant impacts to a very large portion of the east coast regardless of the exact path.

Sandy is currently over the northern Bahamas and moving northwestward. Maximum sustained winds are now 80mph. This general motion and strength are expected to continue today before Sandy makes a gradual turn back towards the northeast tomorrow. This is due to the front to our west that will eventually absorb the system.

Current Forecast Track
As mentioned above, the movement to the northeast will be blocked by the high pressure off the New England coast. The high will steer Sandy back to the west where it will make landfall.

Friday, October 26, 2012Posted inForecast

Partly Sunny Today; Still Watching Sandy

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A disturbance moving by to our north has brought high clouds to the area. The clouds will persist today, with some breaks this afternoon. Highs will be around 80 degrees.

High pressure off the New England coast will set up an easterly flow tomorrow. This will bring in more clouds and a chance of drizzle as we move towards tomorrow night. Highs tomorrow will be held down by the increase in clouds, topping out in the low 70s. Areas west of I-95 may push into the mid to upper 70s under more sunshine.

Friday looks like to be similar to Thursday. Partly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 70s.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012Posted inForecast

Sunny, Breezy and Nice Today

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High pressure will build in from the west today, setting the stage for breezy but pleasant day. Highs today will top out around 80 degrees. Another cool night tonight, with lows falling to around 60 by sunrise tomorrow before the gradual warm up begins.

As the area of high pressure moves eastward and off the coast, the heat and humidity will begin to build. We will have one more day in the 80s tomorrow before approaching the low 90s on Thursday and pushing into the mid to upper 90s on Friday and Saturday.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012Posted inForecast

Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today

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A cold front will move through the state today. Ahead of the front, showers and thunderstorms are developing. These showers and storms will affect the western part of the state by late morning and move eastward through the day. Some of the storms may become strong this afternoon as they move through central Maryland bringing gusty winds and large hail. Highs today will push into the mid 80s.

The front should clear the state tonight, bringing an end to the rain and allowing high pressure to move in with cooler air. Tomorrow will be pleasant, with highs around 80 degrees under sunny skies. Wednesday will be a few degrees warmer, but still extremely nice for late June.

Monday, June 25, 2012Posted inForecast

Showery week ahead

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A blocking pattern over the Atlantic combined with low pressure over southeastern Virginia will continue to provide easterly flow and showers today. Expect scattered showers to continue to move into the area from the east through this afternoon and into tonight. Highs will top out in the low 70s.

The other notable weather feature is the first Tropical Storm of the season. Tropical Storm Alberto formed over the weekend off the South Carolina coast. The storm currently has sustained winds of 40mph and will move away from the coast as it weakens and moves out to sea and will not affect the area.

Monday, May 21, 2012Posted inForecast