Storm chances, heat and humidity return to Baltimore area on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The brief respite from intense summer heat will come to an end in the Baltimore area on Wednesday. Dry conditions continue on Tuesday with temperatures creeping up into the low 90s. More heat arrives on Wednesday along with the potential for severe thunderstorms.  Some storms could become severe, according to the National Weather Service. Drier conditions finish out the […]

Heat wave to grip Northeast, Mid-Atlantic states

BALTIMORE, MD—A record-breaking heat wave is expected to expand from the Midwest and Great Lakes to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states this week, potentially lingering through early next week. The National Weather Service says the duration of this heat wave is notable and potentially the longest experienced in decades for some locations. Widespread daily high temperature records and a few […]

As heat builds, storm chances increase in Baltimore area on Friday

BALTIMORE, MD—As high pressure pulls away from the coast, a return to southerly winds will yield much warmer weather on Thursday in the Baltimore area. High temperatures should rise into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees in some spots, accompanied by some isolated showers. The heat intensifies with near-record highs expected on Friday.  Severe weather chances will also increase […]

Early blast of summer heat expected in Baltimore area later this week

BALTIMORE, MD—While temperatures in and around the Baltimore area will remain below normal for the next day or two, an early blast of summer heat is coming later this week. The National Weather Service says low humidity and below normal temps are expected through Wednesday before near-record heat enters the area on Thursday. Temperatures will surge into the low- to […]

NWS confirms 5 tornadoes touched down in Maryland on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has confirmed that five tornadoes touched down in Maryland on Wednesday evening. Forecasters confirm that twisters touched down in Poolesville (ending in Gaithersburg), Montgomery County; Columbia, Howard County; Arbutus (ending in Halethorpe), Baltimore County; Middle River, Baltimore County; and Eldersburg (ending in Gamber), Carroll County. All of the tornadoes were classified as EF-1, except for […]