Tuesday, July 16 2024
Morning Report
Baltimore at BWI hit 102ºF yesterday, tying the record set on the same date in 1995. The latest numbers for BWI show 4 days at or above 100ºF AND 27 days total at or above 90ºF. Today, we are expected to be above 100ºF as well. We will be adding the risk of severe storms to the mix. Some this afternoon and more likely tomorrow to finally break the heat wave.
The excessive Heat Wave building in may only bring one or two challenges to record highs (in Baltimore). Here are some high marks to pay attention to. The best chance we will have will be on Wednesday to match the old record.
Recently Tied
Sunday, July 14: 101ºF in 2024 tied 1895 AND 1954
Monday, July 15: 102ºF in 2024 tied 1995
Next Records
Tuesday, July 16: 104ºF in 1988
Wednesday, July 17: 101ºF in 1988
Heat Alerts: Including The Humidity To Calculate Heat Index/Feels Like Temps
As we reach the peak of the heat and the cold front approaches, we will get one wave or storms that may turn severe this afternoon. The main risk will be damaging winds and flash flooding; However, hail and tornadoes still remain a threat.
This will advance south on Wednesday with the cold front moving…
Looking for thunderstorms to develop after 1 PM. Compare to the Radar Simulation Forecast below.
This HRRR model continues to be the warmest solution and is usually spot on. If this verifies, we will tie the record in Baltimore.
There may be a Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued IF this appears to be developing as shown below. That would mean a more valid POTENTIAL ahead of storms between 3 PM and 6 PM in metro areas.
Sunrise at 5:54 AM
Sunset at 8:31 PM
Normal Low in Baltimore: 68ºF
Record 57ºF in 1954
Normal High in Baltimore: 89ºF
Record 104ºF 1988
The culmination of this heat wave may be on Wednesday, with strong to severe storms as a cold front moves through. The new air mass should be in place for most of us on Thursday.
The current excessive Heat Wave may only bring one or two more challenges to record highs in Baltimore.
Tuesday, July 16: 104ºF in 1988
Wednesday, July 17: 101ºF in 1988
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