News Summary
Maryland is bracing for its coldest night of the season on Thursday with significant temperature drops, particularly north and west of Baltimore. Widespread sub-freezing temps are expected along with a coastal storm forecasted to strengthen over the weekend. With wind gusts up to 40 mph possible, residents are urged to prepare for frosty conditions and rain expected to increase on Saturday. As the storm approaches, precautions should be taken as conditions may change rapidly.
Maryland Braces for Coldest Night of the Season Ahead of Coastal Storm This Weekend
Maryland is set to experience its coldest night of the season on Thursday, with significant temperature drops expected, particularly north and west of Baltimore. High pressure building to the north is creating conditions conducive to frosty mornings, making it crucial for residents to prepare for a substantial drop in temperatures.
A freeze warning has been issued for areas west of the Blue Ridge, where widespread sub-freezing temperatures are anticipated. Urban areas closer to the I-95 corridor may see patchy frost due to light northeasterly breezes that help retain some warmth, but colder pockets in the far northwest suburbs of Baltimore and Washington are likely to experience more considerable frost.
As the weather pattern progresses, high pressure is expected to slide offshore by Friday. This will allow for mostly sunny conditions across Maryland, although afternoon highs will remain below normal, only reaching the mid-60s for most areas. Cooler temperatures are projected in the mountainous regions.
Looking ahead, a coastal low is forecast to strengthen off the Southeast U.S. coast by Friday night. An upper-level weather system drifting across the Great Lakes is anticipated to interact with this coastal low, which is expected to track northward along the Carolina coast on Saturday. However, the forecast confidence regarding the exact path of the storm is diminishing, impacting expected amounts of rain and wind.
As Saturday progresses, showers are likely to increase throughout the afternoon, with steadier rain predicted by Saturday night. The coastal low is expected to deepen as it approaches the Mid-Atlantic regions on Sunday, bringing with it widespread rain and increasing winds. Heavy downpours may occur at times; however, flooding is not currently viewed as a major concern due to ongoing rainfall deficits in the region.
Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph are likely to impact much of Maryland, with stronger gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible near the Bay and coastal beaches. Winds could exceed 40 mph on the water during the peak of the storm, projected for Sunday night into Monday.
As the storm moves through, breezy and wet conditions are expected to linger into Monday. By Tuesday, however, high pressure is forecasted to return, bringing back sunny skies and more comfortable temperatures ranging from the 60s to low 70s.
Key Weather Facts for Maryland
- Coldest night of the season expected on Thursday.
- Freeze warning in effect for areas west of the Blue Ridge.
- High pressure to move offshore, leading to sunnier conditions on Friday.
- Coastal storm expected to strengthen by Friday night.
- Showers likely to increase Saturday, with steady rain anticipated by nightfall.
- Widespread rain and winds expected Sunday and Monday.
- Gusts of 20-30 mph likely; stronger gusts near coastal regions.
- High pressure expected to return by Tuesday, bringing sunny and comfortable weather.
Residents are advised to take precautions as temperatures drop significantly on Thursday night and prepare for the anticipated coastal storm this weekend. Stay informed of weather updates as conditions can change rapidly.
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Additional Resources
- Weather.com: Baltimore Weather
- CBS News: Frost Advisories for Maryland
- WBAL TV: Maryland Weather Updates
- Baltimore Sun: Rain Workweek Forecast
- CBS News: High Rain Chances in Maryland
- Wikipedia: Weather
- Google Search: Maryland Weather News
- Google Scholar: Weather Forecast Maryland
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather
- Google News: Weather Maryland
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