BLOG: Warming Up
Despite the clouds out there today, we are warming up. We are already in the mid 70s at 2 p.m. and it will be even warmer tomorrow. However, tomorrow's low 80s will come with the price of thunderstorms - and the chance for severe thunderstorms.
A strong cold front is draped over the middle of the country. It has already been producing severe weather yesterday and today. Tomorrow, it moves our way. Sunshine will mix with clouds early in the day before the thunderstorms get going. When they do, they have the chance of becoming strong to maybe even severe. The Storm Prediction Center's slight risk area for tomorrow cuts right through Maryland. For us, the biggest threat would be damaging winds and hail. Thunderstorms will wind down tomorrow night but rain and drizzle will linger into Wednesday. This is going to put a real hit on our temperatures. We will have a nearly 20 degree swing in highs from Tuesday to Wednesday, when highs will be in the low 60s.
Thursday will feature a brief break in the weather. Mixed sunshine and clouds will combine with a gusty breeze out of the northwest for highs in the low to mid 60s. Another weaker front will slowly follow Friday into the weekend. It will keep temperatures down, while bringing clouds and spotty showers through the state.
ATTENTION TEACHERS AND STUDENTS:
Our fourth annual Weather Field Trip Day at Camden Yards is right around the corner. This year, it will be Thursday, May 26. If you are unfamiliar with the program, it's a day full of fun. We start out with an action, graphics-filled weather program on the field that features helpers like Nicole Sherry (head groundskeeper), Chris Strong from the National Weather Service and, of course, the Bird. Then, everyone takes a lunch break before enjoying an afternoon Orioles game.
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