Isolated showers and storms this afternoon

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A cold front will move through the state tonight bringing with cooler and drier air with it but before it does, we will have one more day of warm and humid conditions.

The moist airmass will also allow another round of showers and thunderstorms to develop this afternoon. Today’s activity will be more isolated and will be more confined to areas along the bay. Some of these storms may become severe, with large hail and damaging wind being the primary threats. Highs today will push into the low to mid 80s.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012Posted inForecast

Sunny into the weekend

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The cold front that brought yesterday’s rain has pushed off the coast and high pressure is building into the region. Today will be mostly sunny and breezy with highs around 70.

Expect much of the same tomorrow with highs a little warmer than today, pushing into the low 70s. The stronger winds will decrease through the day tomorrow, setting the stage for a beautiful Saturday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s under sunny skies, with light winds.

Sunday is a transition day, as high pressure moves off the coast and a weak system moves through, possibly providing a late day shower. It will still be warm, with highs in the upper 70s to near 80.

Thursday, May 10, 2012Posted inForecast

Warm, dry week on tap

High pressure off the coast and low pressure to the west will continue to pump warm air up the east coast today, setting the stage for another warm and dry day. Highs today will again be in the mid to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies.

A weakening cold front will cross the area tonight, bringing in cooler air tomorrow and Wednesday. Highs tomorrow will be near 60 in the mountains, in the low 70s elsewhere and highs Wednesday will be in the mid to upper 60s statewide.

Monday, April 16, 2012Posted inForecast

Sunny and warm through the weekend

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As high pressure moves off the coast today, southerly flow around it will set up and begin to pump warmer air into the region. Highs today will push into the mid 60s and will rise into the mid 70s tomorrow and low 80s on Sunday. The high will also continue the stretch of dry weather through the weekend.

As a strong area of low pressure moves into the center of the country, the southerly flow will increase and temperatures will rise into the mid 80s on Monday and Tuesday.

Friday, April 13, 2012Posted inForecast

Mostly Sunny and Cool Today

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Today will be mostly sunny and cool, with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Winds will pick up again this afternoon, gusting to near 30mph at times. The winds combined with low humidity levels will elevate the fire threat across the state through this evening.

Winds will diminish tonight and with clear skies, expect another cold night. The Freeze Watch that is in effect for Western Maryland will likely becoming a Freeze Warning as temperatures plummet to the low 30s. Elsewhere, expect lows in the mid 30s to near 40.

Thursday, April 12, 2012Posted inForecast

Cloudy and cooler today

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A cold front has cleared the area, ushering in much cooler air and breezy conditions. Today’s highs will be right around 50 degrees under cloudy skies. There is also a slight chance of an afternoon shower as a piece of energy moves through the area. Out on the ridge tops, it will be cold enough for snow, and up to 2 inches is possible at the highest locations.

Winds will subside tonight as high pressure builds in, setting the stage for an unseasonably chilly night. A Freeze Watch is in effect for counties northwest of I-95 and Freeze Warnings are in effect for far Western Maryland. Lows will range from the upper 30s across the metro area, to upper 20s in Western Maryland.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012Posted inForecast

Mostly Sunny and breezy again today

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As an area of low pressure continues to build over eastern Canada, dry and windy conditions will continue across the area. Expect highs today to be in the upper 60s with wind gusts to near 30 mph this afternoon. As a result of the continued dry and windy conditions, a Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the state. A Red Flag Warning means that the combination of strong winds, low humidity and warm temperatures will create “explosive fire growth potential.”

The low begins to move south towards our area tonight, it will help drag cooler air into the area. Lows tonight will drop to near 40 in the cities and to near freezing north and west.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012Posted inForecast

Sunny and cool through this weekend

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High pressure continues to work into the area from Canada. This will continue our stretch of cool and sunny conditions through the weekend.

Today will be sunny and breezy at times, with highs in the upper 50s to around 60.

Tonight, temperatures will fall back into the upper 20s across Northern and Western Maryland, lower to mid 30s for Central and Southern Maryland.

Friday, April 6, 2012Posted inForecast

Sunny and cool stretch continues

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High pressure building in from the north will help push a strong storm system to the south and away from the area. It will also continue the dry and sunny conditions through the weekend.

Today will be mostly sunny with highs around 60. Temperatures will drop into the 30s tonight, but a light wind should help keep frost from forming in most areas.

Tomorrow is Opening Day for the Orioles and the weather will cooperate. Expect sunny skies, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.

Thursday, April 5, 2012Posted inForecast