May 7 Weather Advisories For Flooding and Wind Not Good For Outdoor Events

May 7 2022

Saturday Morning Report

I have a personal investment in the weather today that I’d like to share with you. I do not want to impose too much of my stuff in your weather report, but sometimes it helps tell the story. So with the Flood Warnings, Advisories, Wind Advisories, and Mother’s Day any outdoor plans are not favorable. 

My Event: Six Pillars Century in Cambridge

As you may know, My Maryland Trek is a hike and bike across the state every summer. But I have never done 100 miles on bike in a single day… until today… sort of.

My friend Keith Wills is a strong rider and has already logged 2,000 miles this year. He invited me to the 100 mile ride in Cambridge today.

Friday evening we picked up our packets, and over 400 people already deferred (back out) due to the conditions with rain, wind, and chilly temps.

This Morning… 

We are still here and may end up doing a shorter 60 mile course simply for logistics. I DO NOT and WILL NOT quit. My Trek honors kids in caner treatment and they can’t quit, and that is my incentive.

My wife sent this coffee cup to Keith to surprise me. She said I GOT THIS, so I MUST!!! I feel loved!

I am using it this morning with my breakfast as I write my report. Please know it will be somewhat brief.  Basically it will be chilly with strong winds and rain… With more rain farther north in central Maryland and southern PA.

I have place a cycling emoji near Cambridge MD on the weather maps to show where we will be today.

Morning Conditions

Surface Weather

Temperatures 

Rainfall So Far (up to 7 AM)

The heaviest rain has been west of the Bay and through metro areas…

Flood Alerts Watch

Radar Simulation 8 AM to 10 PM

Steady rain will continue over the same areas, with more spotty rain on Delmarva. But the rain will fill in and expand this afternoon 

Rainfall Forecast Through Midnight

Wind Alerts

Stronger winds will be felt in Northeastern Maryland to the coast. Gusts to 50 mph under the Advisory.

A Small Craft Advisory in effect along the Chesapeake Bay.

Wind Forecast 8 AM to Midnight

Wind Forecast Snapshot at Noon

This will be the biggest factor for us cycling. Expecting a steady 15 mph with with gusts to 35. There is a Small Craft Advisory on the Bay and we ride along the water.

Mid Day Temperatures

Yes, this chilly!!! Not expecting much change the rest of the day…

CLIMATE DATA

TODAY May 7th

Normal Low in Baltimore:  49ºF

Record 33ºF in 1970

Normal High in Baltimore: 71ºF

Record 96ºF 1930

Sunday – Mother’s Day

The Low Pressure will be trying to move away to the Southeast…. But the wind will remain.

Showers should be departing for most of the region early… The afternoon stays chilly!!!

Morning

Afternoon

Yes, these are numbers forecast at 4 PM on Mother’s Day. I am just the messenger…

The warmer 50s and 60s may get breaks of sun.

Looking Ahead: NOAA Outlook For Summer Heat By Mid Month

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7 Day Forecast

Mother’s Day may show some departure of rain, but remaining windy and chilly.

The warm up may begin to show later next week… With the flip to summer heat a week later…

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