May 2014 – Page 2 – Maryland Weather

Cold front approaches today, brings heavy rain tonight into tomorrow

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect for counties west of the bay, excluding St. Mary’s and Calvert.

A cold front with ample moisture is slowly moving towards the region today. Ahead of the front, easterly flow has continued, resulting in fog and misty conditions.

As the front approaches, the flow should shift to a more southerly direction and intensify, scouring out the low level moisture. Expect this to occur this afternoon, resulting in breaks in the cloud cover and breezy conditions.

The front will be close enough late this afternoon to trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms before the more widespread rainfall moves in this evening. Highs today will be in the low to mid 70s.

By Billy DePriest Thursday, May 15, 2014Alert, Forecast

Cloudy and cooler today; Cold front moves towards the area tomorrow

A backdoor cold front has pressed through central Maryland, spreading Atlantic moisture and clouds into the state. Areas of fog and drizzle will persist for the next few hours before burning off but clouds will remain through the day. It will also be cooler than the past few days, with highs in the mid 70s.

A cold front will approach tomorrow, first pushing a warm front through during the morning. This will lead to a partly sunny afternoon with breezy southeast winds. Highs will be around 80.

Scattered showers will likely begin to move into the area later tomorrow afternoon or evening as the front moves closer.

Rain chances will increase dramatically tomorrow night and Friday. Expect more widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms. The rain could be heavy at times. Highs on Friday will be in the low 70s.

By Billy DePriest Wednesday, May 14, 2014Forecast

Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon

Low pressure and a cold front over the midwest will remain to our west today while a backdoor cold front will move towards the state from the northeast. This will set the stage for another round of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Showers are possible through tonight and into tomorrow morning. Rain chances then taper tomorrow, but isolated showers are still possible. It will be cooler, with highs in the mid 70s.

Thursday will start out dry, but a warm front will push through during the morning hours. This will lead to possible showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the low 80s.

By Billy DePriest Tuesday, May 13, 2014Forecast

Hot and humid to start the week; Scattered thunderstorms possible

High pressure to our south and a cold front to our west will create southerly flow and pump warm, humid air into the region. This will allow isolated thunderstorms to pop up this afternoon. Highs today will be in the upper 80s to around 90.

Tomorrow will be similar to today, continued hot and humid with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs will be around 90.

High pressure will develop to our northeast Tuesday night and Wednesday. This will turn winds back to the east and set up on shore flow. This will cool temperatures back to around 80 for highs on Wednesday. There will be ample cloud cover and isolated to scattered showers are possible.

By Billy DePriest Monday, May 12, 2014Forecast

Warm and humid stretch continues

Expect morning fog and drizzle to burn off as we head into the afternoon, giving way to afternoon sunshine. There is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, especially in the mountains. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

A cold front will approach tonight and will move into the area tomorrow. This will bring a better chance of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon and into tomorrow night. Highs will be around 80.

The rain chances should come to an end late tomorrow night or early Sunday morning. Sunday will feature mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 80s.

Clouds increase again on Monday as the next cold front moves towards the region. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are also possible. Highs will be in the mid 80s.

By Billy DePriest Friday, May 9, 2014Forecast

Fog and drizzle this morning, partly sunny this afternoon

Onshore flow has pushed Atlantic moisture into the area this morning, mainly east of the Blue Ridge. Expect patchy fog and drizzle to burn off during the morning hours leading to a partly sunny afternoon. Highs today will reach the upper 70s to around 80.

Another round of fog/drizzle is expected tonight as Atlantic moisture moves back in.

Tomorrow will be similar to today, starting off with fog and drizzle but warming up into the low to mid 80s. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening hours.

A cold front will approach on Saturday, spreading scattered showers and thunderstorms into the region. Highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s.

By Billy DePriest Thursday, May 8, 2014Forecast

Warm front will touch off scattered showers and thunderstorms

A frontal boundary to our south will push northward today. This will cause scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop across the area this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 60s.

A disturbance will move along the front tonight, bringing another chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm during the overnight and into tomorrow morning.

Skies should then gradually clear and afternoon highs should push well into the 70s.

Onshore flow should keep clouds in the area and may result in mist or drizzle tomorrow night into Friday morning.

By Billy DePriest Wednesday, May 7, 2014Forecast

Partly sunny today, chance of showers tonight and Wednesday

A frontal boundary has stalled out to our south and will remain there through tomorrow. The proximity of the front will keep clouds in the area today, but it should remain dry with highs in the upper 60s to around 70.

A weak disturbance will move along the front tonight into tomorrow morning, bringing a slight chance of showers. Clouds will remain in the area tomorrow, with highs around 70.

The front will push northward on Wednesday, bringing another chance of showers to the area as it does. Highs on Wednesday will be in the upper 60s.

Thursday will be warmer as southerly flow develops across the region. Highs will be in the low 80s under partly sunny skies.

By Billy DePriest Monday, May 5, 2014Forecast

Mix of clouds and sun today; Chance of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon

With a cold front off the coast and a piece of energy moving through, expect a mix of clouds and sun today. Highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s.

Another piece of energy will pass through tomorrow, touching off isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be around 70.

A third piece of energy will move through with a cold front on Sunday. This front will also have the ability to kick off a few isolated showers Sunday afternoon and evening. Highs will be around 70.

By Billy DePriest Friday, May 2, 2014Forecast

Gradual clearing today; Dry through the weeeknd

After several days of heavy rainfall, a cold front will cross the region today, bringing an end to the rain. The front is currently off to the west and should move through during the late morning or early afternoon. Until it does, an isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible.

Behind the front, expect skies to gradually clear through this evening. Highs today will be around 70.

A weak cold front will move through tomorrow but will bring nothing more than a few clouds as it does. Highs will be in the upper 60s.

Yet another cold front will pass through on Saturday with a very slight chance of an evening shower. Highs will be in the low 70s.

By Billy DePriest Thursday, May 1, 2014Forecast

Month: May 2014