September 24, 2023
Sunday Morning Update
Overnight Ophelia was further downgraded to Post Tropical. It is now being treated as Low Pressure and lived up to the flooding forecast overnight. There was a push of high water that led to flooding in Annapolis and other western parts of the Chesapeake Bay. We will track the next high tide cycle below.
There has also been additional rainfall and gusty winds to down trees overnight.
This report will include the forecast today for the local football games AND into Monday. Also the outlook into next weekend.
Rainfall Estimate So Far
I have seen many say they have been underwhelmed by the storm so far. While it has mostly behaved as expected, there was more rain overnight. That brings us to these totals estimated by Doppler Radar as we begin today. This is close to the forecast with still more falling.
As of 6 AM: Central Maryland/Northern Virginia
As of 6 AM: Lower Eastern Shore and Beaches
Sunday morning’s main push has kept the heavier rain farther west of the Bay.
The remnant Low of Ophelia is located in Northern Virginia.
We can see the circulation of Post Tropical Storm Ophelia. The storm has weakened but still brought high water into the Chesapeake Bay.
Coastal Flood Warning: Anne Arundel County; Lower Eastern Shore; Beaches
Coastal Flood Advisory: Baltimore and Harford Counties
Next High Tides Today:
Find More Locations at Salt Water Tide Charts for Maryland
The storm will slowly push the steady rain north into Pennsylvania. There may be lingering showers around Baltimore.
Under the Low, the winds will be light. The steady winds will be to the north where the rain will continue in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
It will be better in Washington for the Commanders and Nationals doubleheader.
Baltimore may have lingering rain showers.
Sunrise at 6:56 AM
Sunset at 7:01 PM
Normal Low in Baltimore: 56ºF
Record 39ºF in 1962
Normal High in Baltimore: 77ºF
Record 95ºF 1970
Sunday, Sep 24 to Sunday Night October 1
The remnant Low may try to regenerate next weekend.
Sunday, Sep 24 to Sunday Night October 1
This week will remain cool. Showers are still possible through Tuesday, then improving and returning to the 70s later in the week.
The storm next weekend is a wild card. I would not promise it yet… just something to watch.
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