August 2012 – Page 2 – Maryland Weather

Sunny Today, Cold Front Crosses Tomorrow

High pressure is building into the area today, bringing sunshine and drier air. Highs today will be in the upper 80s.

A cold front will approach tomorrow and before it crosses the region, heat will build. Highs are expected to push into the low to mid 90s. Additionally, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and into the evening. There is a limited severe threat but any storms that develop will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall.

The front slowly moves through Friday night and into Saturday and looks to stall out around the bay. This will keep rain chances in the forecast on Saturday. Temperatures will be much cooler on Saturday, with highs around 80 degrees.

By Billy DePriest Thursday, August 16, 2012Forecast

Mostly Sunny, Chance of Afternoon Storms

As a cold front works its way through the state today, expect mostly sunny skies, giving way to scattered showers and thunderstorms again this afternoon.

Some of the storms could become severe with damaging winds, especially along and east of I-95. Highs today will be in the upper 80s.

The front clears tonight and ushers in sunshine and drier air tomorrow. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Another front approaches on Friday, increasing moisture and rain chances again. Scattered thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and evening. These storms may also become severe. Highs will be around 90.

By Billy DePriest Wednesday, August 15, 2012Forecast

Partial Clearing This Morning; Afternoon Storms

The current light rain and drizzle that is moving through the area will clear in the next few hours. This will allow partial clearing to occur, helping to destabilize the atmosphere. Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon over the mountains and move eastward into the evening.

Depending on how much clearing occurs, some of these storms could become severe with damaging winds, large hail and even an isolated tornado. Highs today will be in the mid 80s.

The cold front moves through tomorrow, bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms during the day. Highs will again be in the mid 80s.

By Billy DePriest Tuesday, August 14, 2012Forecast

Mostly Sunny Today, Severe Storms Possible Tomorrow

High pressure will control our weather today, bringing another mostly sunny day with temperatures in the upper 80s to near 90.

An area of low pressure will approach tomorrow and bring a cold front through the area on Wednesday. This will provide a focus for thunderstorm development tomorrow. Scattered thunderstorms are expected and some of these storms could become severe with damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes. Highs will be in the upper 80s.

By Billy DePriest Monday, August 13, 2012Forecast

Slight Chance of Storms Today, Better Chance Tomorrow

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop over the mountains today and will move eastward into Central and Eastern Maryland through the afternoon and evening.

The activity will be isolated and most spots will remain dry. Any areas that do get a storm can expect brief heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Highs will be in the upper 80s.

As low pressure and a cold front approach tomorrow, rain and thunderstorm chances increase dramatically. Expect more widespread rainfall tomorrow afternoon and into the night with scattered thunderstorms as well. Some of the storms may become severe with damaging wind as the primary threat. Highs will be in the upper 80s.

By Billy DePriest Thursday, August 9, 2012Forecast

Isolated Thunderstorms This Afternoon

A stationary boundary continues to bisect the state, with warm humid air to the south and east of it and slightly drier air to the north and west. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon in the muggy air, much like they did yesterday across Southern and Eastern Maryland. Today’s activity will be roughly from Central Maryland southward. Highs today will be around 90 degrees.

A cold front to our west will send areas of precipitation our way tomorrow, resulting in another day of scattered shower and thunderstorms. Highs again will be around 90.

The cold front moves closer and pushes through late Friday and Saturday. This will increase rain chances, making thunderstorms likely both days. Highs will be in the mid 80s.

By Billy DePriest Wednesday, August 8, 2012Forecast

Partly Sunny Today

A nearly stationary boundary has pressed into the state today, separating drier air to the north from muggy air to the south. The boundary is expected to remain near the area today, also providing ample cloud cover. Highs today will be in the low 90s.

Southwest flow will begin to develop through the day today and last through the week. This will allow moisture levels to increase and provide a chance of thunderstorms tomorrow and Thursday afternoon and evenings. Highs will be around 90 both days.

By Billy DePriest Tuesday, August 7, 2012Forecast

Weak Cold Front Moving Through

A weak cold front is moving through the area today. Out ahead of the front, scattered showers are ongoing and a thunderstorm may be possible this afternoon. Highs today will be in the mid 80s.

The front pushes south of the area tonight, allowing slightly drier air to move in for the next few days. High pressure will control the weather tomorrow as the front stalls to our south. Expect highs in the upper 80s.

Another weak front will try to move through on Wednesday and will combine with the front to our south to bring a chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. Highs will be around 90.

By Billy DePriest Monday, August 6, 2012Forecast

Hot and Humid, Scattered Afternoon Thunderstorms

As high pressure moves off the coast today, warm humid air will continue to flow into the area.

The airmass will support the development of isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 90s with heat index values around 100.

More of the same tomorrow, hot and humid with scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s.

By Billy DePriest Friday, August 3, 2012Forecast

Mostly Sunny and Warm Today

As high pressure briefly takes control of our weather, expect mostly sunny skies with highs around 90 degrees today.

The high pushes off the coast tonight, allowing the heat and humidity to build tomorrow. This will set the stage for isolated showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Highs tomorrow will be in the mid 90s.

Thunderstorm chances continue on Saturday as a weak area of low pressure moves through. Highs will be in the low 90s.

By Billy DePriest Thursday, August 2, 2012Forecast

Month: August 2012