September 19 Hurricane Fiona Update And Video Plus Local Weather

September 19, 2022

Monday Morning Update 

I want to start with the big weather story of Hurricane Fiona which is crossing the Dominican Republic this morning and getting stronger. Heavy rain continues to pound Puerto Rico and I’ve placed the live radar widget below. 

Locally we have very warm weather but a strong cold front will bring in a taste of Fall with the arrival of Autumn later this week. That is the system that will push Fiona away from the East Coast. 

Hurricane Fiona Update

As of 5 AM EST the eye was located 15 miles from Punta Cana on the Dominican Republic.  We can see the eye over land this morning. Winds are up to 90 mph, and it is expected to continue strengthening as it travels north back over the water this week.

Flooding Video: 

Bridge Washed in Puente de Salto Arriba, Utuado Puerto Rico

Another Look At The Bridge Washout

Statement From The National Hurricane Center:

These rains will continue to produce life-threatening and catastrophic flooding along with mudslides and landslides across Puerto Rico. Life-threatening flash and urban flooding is likely for eastern portions of the Dominican Republic.

LIVE RADAR WIDGET

Heavy rain continues to pound Puerto Rico on the west side of the circulation. Spots have already recorded 20 to over 25 inches of rain 

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Forecast Track/Cone

LOCAL WEATHER

Morning Surface Weather

Warmer winds will surge our temps up again today. We have about a 20% chance for an afternoon shower.

That cold front will reach us late Wednesday with much cooler air behind it. We will get a taste of Fall by the end of the week. This system will also push Fiona off the east coast.

Morning Temperatures

Afternoon Temperatures:

Another Warm Day!

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Normal Low in Baltimore:  58ºF

Record 42ºF in 1959

Normal High in Baltimore: 79ºF

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Tuesday Temperatures 

Morning

Afternoon 

Looking Ahead

• A Strong Cold Front will arrive between Wednesday evening and Thursday. This will bring us:
• A chance for showers 
• Much cooler air into the weekend

Push Hurricane Fiona off the coast

Hurricane Fiona Forecast

This should reach Category 3 intensity and may pass just west of Bermuda by Friday… but miss the US coast. 

Strong Rip Currents will bring rip currents and erosion to our local beaches. 

7 Day Forecast

The Fall Equinox is at 9:03 PM on Thursday….

Temps will be much cooler inland, with highs in the 60s and some lows in the 40s.

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