October 21, 2023

Saturday Morning Update

The storm we have been discussing all week brought us a few hours of rain yesterday into last night. This followed the trend to speed up, so while a few spotty showers are left over, the bulk of it has moved to our east.

Colder winds will flow for us as the storm continues to drop rain on New England.

The unsettled air may redevelop spotty rain showers this afternoon and evening…

The good news is that as fall foliage approaches peak color in central Maryland and Pennsylvania, temperatures will be warming up during next week.

Morning Temperatures

Mild start, but the colder winds are just starting to build in… So not much movement on the thermometers today.

Morning Surface Weather

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A few spotty showers may redevelop during the afternoon and evening. This may repeat tomorrow as well.

Storm Forecast Saturday Morning to Sunday Night

As the storm cranks up in New England it will be respected for our winds. They are now expected to settle down on Sunday evening… followed by a calm and cold night. After Monday morning, the winds will shift and warm up us BIG TIME next week.

Saturday Afternoon

Wind Forecast: 8 AM to 8 PM

A steady flow from the Northwest will average 15 to 25 mph. Gusts will be higher.

Snapshot at 2 PM

Wind gusts may reach 35 mph for many. A few could pop higher numbers.

Afternoon Temperatures

A distinct chill. Even with mid 60s in metro Baltimore, it will feel cooler.

It will be cooler with 50s inland. A true Fall October day.

LATEST FALL FOLIAGE REPORTS

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CLIMATE DATA: Baltimore

TODAY October 21

Sunrise at 7:22 AM

Sunset at 6:20 PM

Normal Low in Baltimore:  44ºF

Record 26ºF in 1952

Normal High in Baltimore: 67ºF

Record 90ºF 1947

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Sunday Temperatures

Morning

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Afternoon

Ravens Game Forecast

Wind: Gusting to 25 mph.

Looking Ahead: Jet Stream Sunday to Friday

After this burst of colder air, a ridge of warmer air will take over next week.

Snapshot Friday:

As the leaves in central Maryland and Pennsylvania reach their peak color, temps will push into the upper 70s… I would not be surprised to see a few areas hit 80ºF.

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There may be some frost inland by Monday morning, then a pronounced warm-up for the rest of the week.

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