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.

High pressure builds in Saturday and Sunday. As a result it will be mostly sunny both days, with highs in the low to mid 80s and lower humidity.

The reprieve will be short lived as the high slides off of the coast Monday and the heat and humidity begins to build again. Expect highs near 90 Monday and into the low 90s Tuesday. Thunderstorm chances also increase as we move towards mid-week.

 
Yesterday’s Weather Station Stats:
High Temp: 93.1°
Low Temp: 73.5°
Rain: 0.26″