July 2014 – Page 2 – Maryland Weather

Mostly sunny and pleasant end to the week; Slight chance of storms this weekend

High pressure will continue to build in from the northwest today leading to mostly sunny skies and cool temperatures. Highs today will be in the low 80s.

Another clear and cool night will be on tap tonight with lows in the upper 50s to around 60 in central Maryland, falling to the 40s in far western Maryland.

Expect another nice day tomorrow, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 80s.

The high will move off of the coast this weekend and as a result, more humid air will begin to push back into the region. This will lead to an increase in clouds on Saturday with just a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon, mainly over the mountains. Highs will remain in the low to mid 80s.

By Billy DePriest Thursday, July 17, 2014Forecast

Thunderstorms likely again this afternoon, possibly severe

With a Bermuda high continuing to pump warm and humid air into the region and a cold front approaching from the west, the stage is set for another round of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some of the storms may turn severe with damaging winds and heavy rain. Highs will be in the upper 80s to around 90.

The cold front crosses tonight into tomorrow morning bringing an end to the rainfall. Cooler and drier air will filter in tomorrow, leading to mostly sunny skies by the afternoon. Highs will be in the low 80s with low humidity.

High pressure will remain overhead Thursday, leading to another pleasant day. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

By Billy DePriest Tuesday, July 15, 2014Forecast

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.

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.

By Billy DePriest Thursday, July 3, 2014Alert, Forecast

Hazy, hot and humid today; Severe storms possible

A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for most of Central Maryland.

With high pressure off of the coast, southerly flow will continue to pump heat and humidity into the area. A Heat Advisory has been issued for central Maryland where highs in the mid 90s will combine with dewpoints in the low 70s to push the heat index into the low 100s.

Additionally, the heat and humidity will fuel development of late afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Some of these storms will become severe with damaging winds and large hail as the main threat. Any storm will also be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, leading to localized flash flooding.

Thunderstorms chances will continue tonight and activity will increase again tomorrow afternoon as a cold front approaches from the west. Just like today, these storms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hail. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 80s.

By Billy DePriest Wednesday, July 2, 2014Alert, Forecast

Hot and humid today; Isolated storms possible

Today will be hot and humid with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible late this afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the low 90s.

As the tropical system off of the southeast coast strengthens and a cold front approaches from the west, moisture will increase tomorrow and as a result, thunderstorms are likely tomorrow afternoon and evening. Some of the storms could become severe with damaging winds and large hail. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible. It will continue to be hot, with highs in the low to mid 90s.

Thunderstorms will remain likely tomorrow night through Thursday as the front remains to our west and the tropical system remains to our south. Another round of severe weather is possible Thursday afternoon as well. Highs will be in the upper 80s to around 90.