Thursday, June 13
Morning Report
We are turning the corner back to summer heat. Temperatures will approach 90ºF in metro areas today and will be even hotter on Friday. A strong cold front will arrive later that day, and NOAA has prompted a Slight Risk for severe storms. We will need to watch between 6 PM and midnight.
This weekend looks fantastic for being outside, so make the most of it. Next week, the summer heat will return with more humidity and is likely to last longer.
Sunrise at 5:40 AM
Sunset at 8:34 PM
Normal Low in Baltimore: 62ºF
Record 51ºF in 1974; 1985
Normal High in Baltimore: 84ºF
Record 97ºF 1956; 2017
Hot with strong storms late in the day as the Cold Front arrives. NOAA has prompted a Slight Risk (Level 2) for storms to turn severe.
It is possible that this may be expanded, given the timing during the evening in Maryland.
Potential for: Winds over 58 mph, large hail over 1-inch diameter, isolated tornados.
This is subject to change in both timing and coverage. Often we see more activity than suggested on this model plot.
Briefly cooler and pleasant this weekend.
Heating back up.
Likely pushing into the mid-90s and lasting for a few days. This may be our first legitimate heat wave of the year.
This brief summer heat for two days will be matched by two pleasant days this weekend. Next week, we get more sustained summer heat to hang around.
June 5 Storm Report (Preliminary) With Videos And Photos
Click to read: NOAA Releases Most Aggressive Outlook
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