Weather Reports

Heat, humidity expected Wednesday with chance of storms

2013-05-22 07:49:00

Isolated thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening as humidity and warmth surge during the day, according to forecasts. Temperatures are expected to reach into the mid- to upper 80s, potentially surpassing 90 degrees, with a slight...

Weakened storms could reach Maryland from Plains by Thursday

2013-05-21 12:23:00

The storms that have ravaged Oklahoma and other Plains states the past few days could reach Maryland and the mid-Atlantic by Wednesday and Thursday, albeit weakened, according to the National Weather Service. The region faces slight risks of severe...

How do tornadoes form?

2013-05-21 13:59:00

What causes tornadoes? In Tornado Alley, where a tornado killed at least 24 people in Moore, Okla., Monday, the disasters are relatively frequent when moist air from the Gulf of Mexico meets dry, cool air from the Rocky Mountains. Instability caused...

More humidity, highs in mid-80s, storm chances Tuesday

2013-05-21 03:00:00

Increasingly muggy weather is forecast Tuesday, with highs in the mid-80s and chances for thunderstorms in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service. Overnight lows were expected not to drop below 70 degrees in the city, with foggy...

Westowne Elementary is overcrowded, too

2013-05-20 10:30:00

I am writing in reference to your article, "Questions but few answers regarding elementary school in Catonsville" (May 15). I am a parent at Westowne Elementary in Catonsville. I am concerned that our school is not being included in Baltimore County...

Humidity, highs around 80 forecast Monday with rain, storm chances

2013-05-20 03:00:00

Increasing humidity and highs around 80 degrees are forecast in the Baltimore area Monday, with a chance of showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. A warm front moved over the area overnight, with lows in...

Clouds, light rain expected through Sunday

2013-05-19 08:22:00

The National Weather Service says clouds and patches of drizzle will be the order of the day in Baltimore on Sunday, though heavy rain is not expected.� The NWS says showers will be likely this afternoon, with a 70 percent chance for precipitation and...

Rain falls at Pimlico, chance that showers will continue into evening

2013-05-18 13:46:00

Rain sprinkling the infield at Pimlico mid-afternoon Saturday didn't stop the revelry. But some jockeys are hopeful the rain won't make the track too sloppy for the Preakness Stakes, which are set to begin around 6:18 p.m. The National Weather Service...

Sunshine, mid-70s Friday ahead of possible Saturday showers

2013-05-17 03:00:00

Sunshine and high temperatures in the mid-70s are forecast Friday, before shower chances arrive for the weekend and the Preakness, according to the National Weather Service. Overnight lows were forecast in the lower 60s. Clouds are expected to...

Funnel cloud sighting, severe wind damage reported in Saturday storms

2013-05-11 20:35:00

A trained weather spotter reported a funnel cloud sighting in Roland Park on Saturday afternoon, while severe wind damage occurred in Harford County as storms passed through the region, according to the National Weather Service. The funnel cloud...

AccuWeather predicts another active hurricane season for U.S. shores

2013-05-15 09:10:00

AccuWeather.com is predicting another active Atlantic hurricane season, particularly for the U.S. coastline. While the Pennsylvania-based meteorology company is calling for fewer storms in all, with 16 tropical storms versus 19 in 2012, AccuWeather's...

Heat to rise Wednesday; highs in mid-80s, storm chances late

2013-05-15 03:00:00

A significant warm-up is forecast Wednesday in the Baltimore area, with highs in the mid- to upper-80s and possible storms late in the afternoon or evening, according to the National Weather Service. That is more than 20 degrees warmer than the past few...

Warm and humid Monday with showers and a few storms once again during the afternoon.

2013-05-19 18:43:00

Clouds and passing showers are forecast again today. A few embedded pockets of heavy rain will be possible. Flood threat remains low.

2013-05-19 04:17:00

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2013-05-16 11:46:55