Friday, April 5, 2013
March was the coldest month on record since 2005 in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service.
Skies are sunny, temperatures are in the 60s ... it must be spring. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures this weekend will reach the 60s during the day, while dropping to around 40 degrees at night. And on Monday we may see our first 70-degree day this spring. That's a significant departure from what we experienced in March, which was the coolest March since 2005, according to NWS. The monthly average temperature was 40.7 degrees last month and it was the first March since 2001 when the temperature never reached 65 degrees or higher, reported NWS. It was the sixth coldest March recorded since official observations began at BWI Airport in 1950, according to NWS. Last month even broke the daily maximum snowfall record for…
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Louis W. Uccellini will be the 16th director of the National Weather Service.
A Columbia resident for over 30 years has been named the new director of the National Weather Service. Dr. Louis W. Uccellini, 63, who said he moved into his current house in Oakland Mills in August 1978, was selected as the 16th director of the National Weather Service, which this year marked its 143rd anniversary predicting and keeping records of weather. Uccellini will officially take the helm of the National Weather Service on Feb. 10. "I'm excited to get going, to lead this agency and to move it forward" said Uccellini, in an interview with Patch. In a statement released by NWS Uccellini said, “It’s an honor to lead such a prestigious agency with the unbeatable mission of protecting lives and livelihood. The past year had its success …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The tornado watch & flood advisories cover much of Maryland Wednesday night into Thursday.
(Update 8:00 p.m.)—The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 10 Maryland counties. Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, Carroll, Harford Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties were listed on the weather site's alert. The watch is in effect until 2 a.m. Thursday. Harford, Carroll, Howard, Northern Baltimore, Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties, and South Baltimore are under flood advisories until 4 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A severe thunderstorm warning is also in effect until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday for Baltimore City, and Howard, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Approximately two inches of rainfall is expected tonight—much of it …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
AccuWeather is warning of a storm possibly bringing snow, power outages and coastal flooding next week.
A "substantial" winter storm could blow its way through Maryland by the middle of next week, according to the weather website AccuWeather. The website’s current forecast predicts a potential for rain that could turn into snow, with coastal flooding and power outages. “While the details are still uncertain, a larger, slower-moving and more powerful storm could slam the mid-Atlantic and New England with heavy precipitation, strong winds and above-normal tides Tuesday (Dec. 18) into Thursday (Dec. 20),” according to an email from AccuWeather. The current forecast from the National Weather Service calls for a chance of rain through the early part of next week, but doesn’t currently predict any snow for the area.
Monday, November 5, 2012
The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies, cold weather and maybe even snow.
Sun has been in short supply over the past week, but we may see a bit today, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Unfortunately, according to the NWS forecast discussion, “Despite plenty of sunshine … max temps will remain below normal.” Skies are expected to clear as the day goes on today, but temperatures won’t rise much, hitting just 49 degrees and dropping to about 30 over night. Tuesday we’ll see clear, sunny skies with highs in the mid-40s. Tuesday night, temperatures should drop to the mid-30s. Back to cloudy skies Wednesday, when rain is likely during the day and at night and temperatures range from the mid-30s to the mid-40s. According to the hazardous weather outlook, a coastal storm could impact the area beginning …
Monday, October 29, 2012
Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New Jersey a couple of hours ago and Marylanders can expect heavy rain and strong winds for the next 12 hours.
The eye of Hurricane Sandy is making its way through the upper Chesapeake Bay and 280,000 Maryland residents are without power, Gov. Martin O’Malley said Monday night. The storm made landfall near Cape May, New Jersey, earlier Monday night, according to meteorologist Ken Wedelski of the National Weather Service. It is moving on a north/northwest course but is slowing down, moving at about 23 mph. About half of the citizens in Cecil and Harford counties are without power. Rain and strong winds will continue in the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Blizzard warnings are in effect for Western Maryland and tidal flooding is expected, Wedelski said at MEMA headquarters in Reisterstown during the governor’s 9:30 p.m. press conference. “The next 12 …
Friday, September 14, 2012
If the National Weather Service is right, we're in for a treat.
This weekend is looking good—great, even—with warm, sunny days and cool, sweater-weather nights. According to the National Weather Service, Friday will be sunny with a high temperature in the low 80s. There is a slight chance of rain Friday night, when temperatures will drop the mid 50s. Saturday will also be sunny with a high temperature in the mid 70s, dropping to the mid 50s at night. Saturday's temps will make for wonderful conditions for Columbia Association's BikeAbout. More sun Sunday, with temperatures again in the mid-70s during the day. Clouds will roll in at night and temperatures will drop to the high 50s. Perfect weather to take a self-guided tour of the arts in Ellicott City as part of the Road to the Arts Weekend or hop on…
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook.
Experts are warning that areas along the East Coast could see flash flooding Wednesday as the remnants of Isaac send bouts of heavy rain our way. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for much of the Baltimore/Washington region, including Carroll and Howard counties. Are there areas you know of that regularly flood with heavy rains? Tell us in comments. Experts predicted heavy rainfall could result in localized flash flooding Tuesday evening. The risk for heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding will continue into Wednesday, according to the NWS website. In its annual "Turn Around, Don't Drown" campaign, the NWS works to educate citizens on the dangers of driving during flash floods. Each year, more …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued the following weather outlook.
The National Weather Service is reporting that thunderstorms might develop Wednesday along a cold front expected to cross the region. Much of Maryland, including Howard County, is under a hazardous weather outlook for Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The chance of thunderstorms is for after 2 p.m. in Howard County. The hazardous outlook follows severe weather in Maryland Tuesday. Severe storms passed through Harford and Baltimore counties Tuesday night, bringing with them lightning, hail, high winds and tornado warnings. The Baltimore County Police Department confirmed at least one storm-related fire, caused by a lightning strike, in the Parkville area on Tuesday night. There were no injuries. Nearly 3,000 BGE …
Saturday, July 7, 2012
'Customers are urged to make preparations in advance of likely new weather-related power outages.' - BGE officials.
The saga of the derecho storm-related power outages is about to come to an end, but the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company is warning customers to expect more outages, as there are storms in the forecast through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms Saturday night and a 50 percent chance of storms Sunday. "Customers are urged to make preparations in advance of likely new weather-related power outages," BGE said in a statement released Saturday. BGE also announced Saturday that approximately 650 residents were still without power as a result of the storm last Friday. As of 7 p.m., nearly 7,000 BGE customers in Maryland were without power, but most of the outages were a result…
Dan Helfrich
9:23 am on Saturday, April 6, 2013
Historically cold? Really? The coldest March in the last 10 years isn't historic. Maybe it would be historic if it was the coldest March in the last century or two. What's historic (and an outrage) is the lack of awareness or outright denial of the climate change science within the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives. more ›