October 3, 2023
Tuesday Morning Update
We are in a pattern with a few more repeats of these summer-like days. However, there has been a slight increase in humidity. This has helped more morning fog form, especially in spots around the Northeastern Chesapeake Bay and inland valleys. It will also feel a little more sticky and summer-like this afternoon.
We are still on for the arrival of a strong cold front to end the week. Showers on Friday and rain on Saturday will bring in a fall chill this weekend. The Orioles’ first home game of the playoffs is Saturday, so I will be paying close attention to the rain timing. It’s too early to lock in on it.
High Pressure is in control. This means light winds and as it shifts East will help to bring in more humidity on the back side.
This gives an idea of where the fog has been developing and is more likely to impact traffic.
This does have a summer feel to the air with a little more humidity.
Much like yesterday, many areas will reach into the lower 80s.
Sunrise at 7:04 AM
Sunset at 6:46 PM
Normal Low in Baltimore: 52ºF
Record 34ºF in 1974
Normal High in Baltimore: 73ºF
Record 92ºF 1919
If your area is prone to morning fog (by the bay, a reservoir, or valley) you may see some to start the day. Then the sun will dominate and warm up the afternoon quickly.
Again in the lower 80s.
Still feels like summer.
The core of the chilly air will settle in with brisk winds.
After we kick this trough off the coast, a ridge with High Pressure will build in a warmer air mass all week. The next modification will be noticeable next weekend. That is the pattern change that will truly make it feel like Autumn.
The cold front will help ignite scattered showers on Friday, but more rain is likely on Saturday. I know it is the Orioles’ first home playoff game and I will NOT lock on any promises yet. Just plan for chilly temps and a chance to get wet.
If the clouds clear and winds settle, temps may have a chance to drop into the 30s for ‘some’ inland suburbs.
Most people away from the water will definitely experience a fall-like feel with temperatures in the 40s.
The mountains will drop into the 30s and could have their first frost.
Still feeling like summer for a few days, and then we look for increasing clouds on Thursday.
Friday brings in some showers, with a better chance of rain on Saturday. This will come with a chilly wind and the colder air settles in Sunday and Monday.
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