Strong Storms Possible Tomorrow, Hotter

Strong to severe storms are possible tomorrow afternoon and evening, with much warmer weather expected.

The morning will still be cloudier but sunshine should appear by afternoon. High temperatures of around 89 can be expected.

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed us under a Marginal Risk category for severe storms. This, per their glossary definition, "includes severe storms of either limited organization and longevity, or very low coverage and marginal intensity."

The SPC discussion mentions that "An upgrade to Slight Risk may be needed for parts of the Mid-Atlantic" tomorrow. 

"Isolated strong/gusty downdraft winds capable of producing some damage may occur." 

"A tornado or two also appears possible", the SPC said.

The NWS office in Baltimore said this afternoon that "severe weather will be possible" and that "rotating storms and perhaps even a tornado can`t be ruled out".

9pm Wednesday

High temperatures Thursday will be around 91 with a good deal of sunshine. Another round of storms is possible, as is typical with warm weather. Damaging winds are the most likely threat, but hail and tornadoes can't be ruled out.

We are already in a Slight Risk zone for severe storms Thursday. 

The SPC says that there is a "possibility for a few intense cells and clusters. Damaging gusts appear to be the primary severe hazard. A threat for strong to isolated severe may linger into the evening hours before waning instability lessens the thunderstorm risk."

Friday brings a high around 86 under sunny skies.

Shabbos and Sunday will be much cooler, with highs around 80 under sunny skies.