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CBS News
29-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Maryland heat wave grows worse, strong storms will end it Thursday
Our current heat wave will grow more intense Tuesday. Temperatures and humidity will be higher than on Monday. We'll have another brutal day of heat and humidity Wednesday before the extreme heat departs the area Thursday with heavy thunderstorms. Monday marked day number four of Maryland's current heat wave. High temperatures rose into the middle 90s with abundant sunshine. High temperatures only get hotter Tuesday into Wednesday. Alert Days are in effect Tuesday through Wednesday due to the dangerous combination of heat and humidity. Heat index temperatures will soar well over 100° as early as mid to late morning and the heat index will remain above 100° through at least the dinner hour. Actual temperatures will soar into the mid and upper 90s. Some highly urbanized areas, like Baltimore City, could see high temperatures approach the century mark. The Orioles are playing a doubleheader Tuesday. Both games look extremely hot, but the first game will be the toughest to endure with blazing sunshine and temperatures in the middle to upper 90s. Please wear light weight, light colored clothing along with a hat and sunglasses. Hydrate frequently during the game and take breaks from direct sunshine. First pitch temperature for game 1 will be around 93° with temperatures in the 90s for the entire game. Feels like temperatures will be over 100° for the entire game. The second game at 6:35 p.m. also looks hot and steamy. First pitch temperature is forecast to be 93°. At least for the second game, the sun won't be as much of a factor. Even with a night sky, temperatures stay close to 90° for most of the innings. The good news for both games is that thunderstorms won't be an issue, so no rain delays or postponements will occur. A slow-moving cold front will approach us late Wednesday into Wednesday night. Thunderstorm coverage looks rather isolated Wednesday evening, but the storms that do manage to form could be severe. The main impacts would be drenching downpours, intense lightning, and localized damaging winds. Most neighborhoods across central and eastern Maryland will stay dry Wednesday evening and night. An additional wave of low pressure will develop along the cold front Thursday into Friday. The timing of the cold front is now trending toward the afternoon and evening hours. This would allow for heat and humidity to build Thursday morning and midday ahead of the developing storms. This means the threat for pockets of damaging winds and flash flooding is increasing due to the available heat and humidity for storms to thrive. There could be a few broken lines of strong to severe storms Thursday, especially 3 p.m. through 11 p.m. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team is monitoring Thursday for the potential of a First Alert Weather Day for severe weather and/or heavy rainfall. If new computer model information remains consistent on timing and intensity of Thursday's storms, a First Alert Weather Day will be issued for Thursday soon. This same cold front will continue to inch southward on Friday, so showers linger throughout a good chunk of the day. With the cold front being to our south, major heat relief will be felt with high temperatures only reaching the middle to upper 70s. At this time, the weather this weekend looks simply outstanding! High pressure will be arriving from the northwest. This will help draw down some refreshing air from Canada Friday night through the weekend. In addition to the comfortable temperatures, we'll enjoy dry weather with partly to mostly sunny skies. Afternoon high temperatures Saturday and Sunday will only reach the lower 80s, and overnight lows will be great for open window weather, dipping down into the 50s and 60s. If this forecast trend holds for the upcoming weekend, this could be one of the nicest weather weekends of the summer across
CBS News
02-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Refreshing today in Maryland followed by heat and humidity
Gorgeous Outdoor Weather Today Early morning chilly temperatures were the big story across Maryland on this Monday. Temperatures started in the middle to upper 40s with a mostly clear sky. Warmer weather will return to the area this afternoon with highs climbing into the middle 70s. A wind out of the northwest will keep temperatures comfortable and humidity levels low. Under a mostly clear sky tonight, expect another cool night with lows dipping down into the lower to middle 50s. Turning Warmer Tuesday While Tuesday morning will start comfortably cool with early morning temperatures in the 50s to near 60°, warmer weather will build into the area midday into the afternoon hours. Highs will climb into the lower 80s with a south-southwest wind at 10 mph. Humidity levels will remain comfortable. Canadian Wildfire Smoke Arrives In addition to a warm Tuesday, the sky will likely be very hazy. Canadian wildfire smoke that has been visible in our sky since Sunday will continue to build across the state. This heavier concentration of smoke means that some of the smoke may reach ground level. This would create a film or haze over the sun. It may also give the air a smoky smell across parts of Maryland. The best chance of experiencing this Tuesday would be across west-central Maryland, however, the whole state will see some impacts from haze from the Canadian wildfire smoke. Summer-like Heat Wednesday through Friday The first taste of summer heat and humidity will build into Maryland by Wednesday. Highs temperatures Wednesday afternoon will climb into the upper 80s near Chesapeake Bay to the lower 90s north and west of the Baltimore Beltway. Thursday will be the hottest day of the stretch with heat and humidity all across the state. Many areas will experience their first 90° day of the year so far. We'll see a mixture of sunshine and clouds, but there looks to be little to no thunderstorms on Thursday to cool us off. Friday will be muggy and warm with an isolated thunderstorm or two later in the day. Otherwise expect summer-like temperatures with highs in the upper 80s. Scattered Strong Storms Saturday A strong cold front will approach the area Saturday from the northwest. Saturday looks to start dry, warm, and muggy with partial sunshine. As heat and humidity builds throughout the day, the cold front will start to trigger scattered thunderstorms across Pennsylvania and western Maryland. These storms could intensify and become strong to severe by the time they reach our area Saturday afternoon and evening. Stay tuned as the WJZ First Alert Weather Team will finetune this forecast once we gain more clarity on timing and intensity of storms. Superb Sunday Behind Saturday's strong cold front, humidity levels should fall throughout Sunday as the sky clears during the morning. Expect mostly sunny, breezy, and low humidity conditions. This should make it a spectacular day to be outside. Highs will top out in the lower 80s.
CBS News
29-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Severe storms and heavy rain risk Friday evening across Maryland
We can catch our breaths today with a quieter weather day ahead. After Wednesday's soaking rainfall, which delivered anywhere between 1 and 3 inches across the state, today looks mostly cloudy and dry. CHIPPING AWAY AT MARYLAND'S DROUGHT: Rain over past 36 hours has been super beneficial. We get new drought update this AM, which I'll post on here. The drought update this AM takes into account last week's beneficial rain. Yesterday's rain will reflect in next week's update. @WJZ — Steven Sosna (@SteveSosnaWX) May 29, 2025 We'll be dealing with high levels of humidity and seasonably warm temperatures throughout this Thursday with highs in the middle to upper 70s. A few isolated to widely scattered showers and thundershowers are possible this evening. This chance of wet weather will continue through the overnight hours. The showers and storms will be of the hit or miss variety, so not every neighborhood will get wet. Patchy areas of fog will develop overnight and linger into the Friday morning commute. Alert Day issued Friday for risk of Severe Storms & Heavy Rain Friday morning looks quiet with patchy morning fog and very muggy conditions. Low clouds and fog will give way to partly sunny skies. The severe storm threat Friday is dependent on how warm we get during the day. The more sunshine we receive earlier in the day, means a greater severe weather threat during the evening. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued an Alert Day Friday afternoon and evening for the risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, which may produce areas of flooding. There will be a few rounds of showers and heavy thunderstorms throughout the evening and overnight hours. The greatest threat for damaging winds and hail will take place with the first round of strong storms between 3 pm and 11 pm. In addition to potential strong winds and hail, storms will have torrential downpours, so areas of poor drainage and urban flooding will be possible. Additional clusters of heavy showers and storms will continue through the overnight hours. While most of these storms should not be severe, they will contain more heavy downpours. With the ground already saturated from recent heavy rain, the threshold for flooding is low. Any storm Friday evening or night could cause flooding, so please turn around and don't cross any roadway that's flooded. O's Game Forecast Friday Evening The O's game scheduled for Friday evening against the White Sox needs to be watched closely. A few rounds of strong storms are possible, so rain delay(s) and/or a postponement will be possible if multiple storms cross over Camden Yards. First pitch is at 7:05 pm. Outside of storms, expect a warm, muggy, and cloudy evening. Saturday Showers and Storms Saturday will stay unsettled with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms possible. Thankfully the atmosphere should have less energy than Friday, so the threat for severe weather is lower. We'll see a few rounds of showers and storms possible starting as early as the morning hours. Another few clusters of storms will be possible midday into early evening. Some of the strongest storms will have heavy rain, small hail, gusty winds, and lightning. Most of the storms should exit the area before 9 pm. Superb Stretch Starts Sunday A well deserved period of quiet, comfortable, and beautiful spring weather begins Sunday. Sunday will be the coolest day of the stretch with highs in the middle 70s along with a gusty breeze. Monday will be similar to Sunday, but with less wind. Temperatures continue to warm Tuesday under plenty of sunshine. Afternoon highs should climb into the lower to middle 80s. The peak warmth will arrive midweek where temperatures will soar into the upper 80s with some spots away from Chesapeake Bay getting close to 90° with plenty of sunshine.
CBS News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Alert Day Wednesday across Maryland for heavy windswept rain
Showers are possible after 6 pm this evening with a steady to heavy, windswept rain likely Wednesday across Maryland. Rainfall totals between 1 and 2 inches are possible by early Wednesday evening. Today is a good day to get any weather dependent outdoor activities done. Despite the clouds, we are going to stay dry through late afternoon. Clouds will continue to lower and thicken throughout the day. Highs will top out in the lower 70s. An area of low pressure will approach from the south and west this evening through Wednesday. The first batch of showers are possible as early as 6 pm, especially south and west of Baltimore City. Showers will continue to overspread the area after 6 pm through midnight. Showers will begin to gel into a widespread steady rain before daybreak tomorrow morning. Low temperatures will fall into the mid 50s tonight. Wednesday is a WJZ First Alert Weather Day for a widespread steady to heavy, windswept rain. The heaviest rain will impact the morning commute through the early afternoon hours. Rain will gradually taper off to showers during the afternoon and evening. A solid one to two inches of rain is expected by the time the heaviest rain ends Wednesday afternoon. The morning commute will be highly impacted the stormy weather, so please make sure you budget yourself extra time and check back in with the WJZ First Alert Weather Team. A cold front will approach the area Thursday. This will bring another chance of a few showers and thunderstorms. Ahead of the front, Thursday will be warm and muggy with a mostly cloudy sky. Any storm on Thursday has the potential to drop some drenching downpours and gusty winds. Highs will top out in the upper 70s. Another area of low pressure will be forming on Friday into Saturday and its track may bring us more wet weather. Expect showers or a batch of rain to develop Friday afternoon and evening and continue through early Saturday morning. An additional batch of showers and thunderstorms will be possible Saturday afternoon and evening as the second half of this weather system moves through the area. Saturday will be seasonably mild and very muggy with highs in the middle 70s. Sunday and Monday look like gorgeous days as we start the new month of June. With a partly to mostly sunny sky Sunday, we'll see highs back into the middle 70s with less humidity. Monday looks stunning with abundant sunshine and highs in the lower 80s.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Rainy, breezy, and unseasonably cool weather across Maryland
A WJZ First Alert Weather Day is in effect until noon for periods of rain, wind, and messy road conditions. Budget yourself extra travel time if you're headed out on the roads today. Widespread windswept rain is impacting our morning travel conditions. Expect some travel delays with slick roads, road spray, and some traffic incidents across the area. The steadiest rain will start to taper off by early afternoon. Expect a raw and chilly morning with temperatures in the 50s with a raw breeze out of the southeast at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph. Anywhere from 0.25" to 0.75" of rain is possible. This afternoon stays unsettled and cool with a few more rounds of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Since we have an east wind and cool temperatures, thunderstorms won't be severe, but will contain pockets of heavier downpours. High temperatures today will be unseasonably cool with highs in the 50s to near 60°. More rounds of scattered showers are likely tonight into Thursday morning. Temperatures will stay cool and raw in the 50s. There will be a few brief breaks in the showers & storms Thursday where the sun could come out from time to time. If this happens, isolated to scattered thunderstorms will form during the afternoon heat of the day. Any storm could have lightning strikes, brief downpours, small hail, and gusty winds. Less hours of the day will be wet on Thursday than Wednesday. Highs will briefly reach the mid-60s before afternoon and evening scattered storms cool us off. For getaway Friday the weather will continue to show improvements. While there still could be a brief sprinkle or shower, skies will be partly to mostly cloudy for most of the day. Travel conditions should be dry for the bulk of the day with high temperatures getting close to 70°. Winds will be blustery Friday out of the west-northwest at 15 to 25 mph. The Memorial Day Weekend is trending in a nicer direction with less rain, more sun, but still seasonably cool temperatures. The nicest days of the holiday weekend across Maryland should be Saturday and Sunday with partly sunny skies and highs in the lower 70s. The Memorial Day forecast itself even is looking better as the next weather system is trending further south in its track. This would mean additional clouds, but little in the way of rain. There is still some unceratainty with the track of this disturbance, so please check back with the WJZ First Alert Weather Team for any changes or adjustments to the holiday weekend forecast. Down at the Atlantic beaches on the eastern shore, the weather is also looking pretty nice Friday through Monday with partly to mostly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Widespread rain will return to Maryland Tuesday of next week and continue for a few days before drying out.
