August 31 Drop In Humidity And Tropics Going For A Record Today

August 31 2022

Wednesday Morning Update 

The cold front that moved through yesterday did flare up with some destructive storms just east of Baltimore. That front is now off the coast, and we are in a new air mass, however not truly feeling the benefit yet.

Gradually today there will be less humid air flowing it. It will remain warm, but feel less humid this afternoon. 

Temps will stay warm, and heat up again this weekend. However, we are in another dry stretch. 

Also watching the tropical Atlantic. There is some activity, but it is going to take some time to generate.  Today will tie one record in the Atlantic, and we are a few days away from a second record. 

Morning Surface Weather

The new air mass is still warm, but less humid. We will feel the benefits this afternoon.

Morning Temperatures

Afternoon Temperatures: 

CLIMATE DATA

TODAY August 31

Normal Low in Baltimore:  64ºF

Record 49ºF in 1986

Normal High in Baltimore: 85ºF

Record 102ºF 1953

In 1953 there was a 3-day Record Heat Wave

Aug 29 = 100ºF

Aug 30 = 101ºF

Aug 31 = 102ºF

Thursday Temperatures 

A little cooler and a lot less humid. It will feel wonderful!

Morning

Afternoon 

Atlantic Tropical Record

At the end of today, we will end the month of August with NO NAMED TROPICAL STORMS in the Atlantic. This will mark the 3rd time on record this has happened. 

Augusts With No Named Storms

• 1961
• 1997

Other Record In Sight- Longest Gap Between Named Cyclones

The record was set at 61 days in 1999.  If the Atlantic remains storm-free until September 3rd, then this will be declared the longest mid season drought on record. If we do get something named before then, this will rank as second place. 

• 1999

National Hurricane Center Outlooks

Next 2 Days

There is a 60% chance of formation by Friday.

Next 5 Days

There is an 80% chance of formation by September 5. 

The next record would be the longest GAP between named storms. The mark will be broken on September 3rd.

7 Day Forecast

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