Another Cold and Dreary Day; Warmer with Storms Tomorrow

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
A stalled out front remains to our south today, keeping us in the cold, damp marine air. Highs today will top out around 50° with areas of drizzle and showers through the day.

An area of low pressure with a cold front will move into the Great Lakes region tonight and tomorrow, pulling the front back northward as a warm front. This will allow temperatures to warm nicely tomorrow, reaching the mid to upper 70s by tomorrow afternoon.

The cold front will be approaching the area tomorrow afternoon. As temperatures warm ahead of the front, instability will increase as well. As a result, scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely during the afternoon and evening hours.

WRF Simulated Radar - 4pm Friday (tropicaltidbits.com)
WRF Simulated Radar – 4pm Friday (tropicaltidbits.com)
The amount of instability that develops will be dependent upon how much sunshine we see during the morning and early afternoon. The more sunshine we see early, the better chance that some of the storms could become severe, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats.

Unfortunately, the best chance for storms will coincide with the Orioles Opening Day game. While a rain out does not appear likely, showers and storms could cause delays should they pass over Baltimore.

The front will clear the state late tomorrow evening and cooler and drier air will begin to filter in.

High pressure will take control this weekend leading to very pleasant conditions. Expect mostly sunny skies both Saturday and Sunday with highs in the mid 60s.

The high will move off of the coast by Monday allowing temperatures to warm back into the 70s. A weak cold front will likely pass through Monday evening with a chance of showers.


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