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Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind potential and flash flooding are expected later today across the Baltimore Area. Rainfall rates could exceed 2" per hour at times with totals over 5"+ in localized areas that see repeated rounds of storms. #mdwx

Same old song and dance...different day. ALERT DAY continues WEDNESDAY for high heat/humidity. By Friday & the weekend all of it will be a distant memory as heat relief arrives. #mdwx

DROUGHT UPDATE: Much better this week. And after this week's rain the yellow should be gone by next week's update. Baltimore now reporting a surplus in rainfall for the year. #mdwx

DROUGHT UPDATE: The recent rains have helped some but it hasn't been evenly distributed. Some saw a lot more than others. Still running a small deficit in some areas. The rain we saw yesterday and Tuesday should help even more. #mdwx

STORMY AFTERNOON/EVENING AHEAD: Severe storms are expected later today with initial development along I-81 by early afternoon with storms marching eastward toward I-95 by the evening rush hour. Storms today will be capable of wind damage, torrential rainfall that could cause flash flooding. #mdwx

ALERT DAY FOR TUESDAY 7/8: Severe storms are expected across the region Tuesday afternoon/evening as a cold front approaches the area. Heavy rain, gusty winds & frequent lightning are likely. Before storms arrive heat index values will top 100°. #mdwx

TUESDAY SEVERE STORMS: There is a chance for isolated severe storms this afternoon but the greater threat arrives Tuesday. Timing will be mid to late afternoon through the early evening. Damaging wind gusts the main threat. #mdwx

DROUGHT UPDATE: Significant improvement in the drought situation this week from last week's rain. Still a deficit for the year. #mdwx

*FLOOD WATCH* has been issued for much of central & southern Maryland from Fri. evening - early Sat. morning. Additional rainfall of 1-3" (see Forecast Model Comparison) will be possible leading to areas of minor flooding Fri. night and early Sat. #mdwx

Heads up for your Friday evening plans: Severe storms are still expected Friday afternoon - Friday night across Maryland. Damaging wind gusts, hail, heavy rainfall are possible with a low-end tornado threat in southern MD. Plan accordingly! #mdwx

ALERT DAY WEDNESDAY: The morning commute will be a slow as widespread moderate rain will move into the region later tonight. Allow some extra time to get to your destination. The rain will become lighter by afternoon. #mdwx

DROUGHT UPDATE: Situation is improving thanks to last week's rain but the deficit remains. More rain opportunities arrive next week. #mdwx

WET WEDNESDAY AHEAD: High rain chances are expected Wednesday morning across the area and this could impact your AM commute. No severe weather is expected but we've issued an ALERT DAY to account for some minor inconveniences the rain may cause. #mdwx

SEVERE RISK UPGRADE: All of Maryland is now in a Leve 2 SLIGHT RISK for severe storms on Friday. Same threats of high winds and hail. Multiple rounds of storms possible but each will be conditional based on how the weather pattern evolves through the day. #mdwx

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY FRIDAY: We are monitoring the potential for strong/severe storms for Friday. Friday morning and again Friday night. We are also monitoring Saturday for isolated strong storms. Wind & hail will be the main threats. We'll keep you updated. #mdwx

DROUGHT UPDATE: Last week's rain helped but we need more. Still running a 4" rainfall deficit in Baltimore. #mdwx

TODAY'S SEVERE THREAT: Storm development this afternoon will not be as widespread as Monday with scattered storms producing isolated damaging wind gusts and some hail mainly across north central and northeast MD. #mdwx

Today's severe weather threat has been upgraded and now includes a level 2 *SLIGHT RISK* for portions of central and western Maryland. Hail and damaging winds will be the primary risks through sunset. #mdwx

UPDATED DROUGHT MONITOR: Rainfall deficit over 4" now for the near in Baltimore. Relief is on the way as early as this weekend! #mdwx

UPDATED DROUGHT MONITOR: Severe drought continues across much of Maryland. Rainfall deficit 3-4" below average since January. Better chance for soaking rain comes later next week. #mdwx

WEEKEND OUTLOOK: Morning rain chances Saturday then smooth-sailing into Sunday. We need the rain but amounts don't look impressive. Sunday will be a fantastic day to spend outside. #mdwx

STORMS POSSIBLE LATE MONDAY: There is a low-end threat for severe storms across mainly western MD on Monday evening. Wind & hail will be the main threats although a non-zero risk for tornadoes exists for far western MD. Timing will be after dark through early Tues. AM. #mdx

VERY CHILLY OVERNIGHT: Temps will dip into the upper 20s and lower 30s under clear skies and lighter winds. Protect cold-sensitive plants overnight as a *FREEZE WARNING* has been issued for most of Maryland. Wind chills could dip as low as the low 20s by Wednesday morning. #mdwx

*FREEZE WATCH* in effect for parts of southern Maryland & the Eastern Shore Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Overnight temps will dip into the 20s and lower 30s and could lead to damage to unprotected plants. #mdwx

Evening Storm Potential 🚨 Once again, the WJZ team is watching the potential for a few evening storms. Storms may bubble up to our west & quickly move through. One or two may become strong. Check in with the forecast, especially if you have plans.

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Strong storms are rolling through Baltimore County with torrential rain and frequent lightning. Stormy evening is ahead. @derekbeasleywx.bsky.social is tracking rough weather live on WJZ

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Rain, storms blast through Maryland late this afternoon & evening. Few storms will be severe.

@derekbeasleywx.bsky.social and the team will be tracking storms through the area on WJZ.

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Latest #drought monitor keeps much of #Maryland in moderate to severe drought conditions. We will need a lot more rain that what we got last night to chew into the deficit. #mdwx

LUNAR #ECLIPSE VIEWING FRIDAY MORNING: Chances aren't looking great for viewing Friday morning as low clouds will likely become a problem. If for some reason conditions turn out better than expected here is the timeframe in which it will be visible here in Maryland. #mdwx

CRITICAL FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON: A large portion of Maryland has been upgraded to a RED FLAG WARNING through this evening. The combination of strong gusty winds (35-45 mph) and low humidity (10-20%) is creating a high fire danger. #mdwx