Sunday May 4, 2025
Yes, we may be overloaded with Star Wars references today. We are also going to get more needed rain, even in areas that missed out on yesterday’s storms. The upper-level nearly stalled pattern is setting up a flow of rain from the south that will make today a bit soggy.
The good news is that some heavier showers and possibly thunderstorms will form this afternoon. We should limit the severe risk, as many areas are cleaning up from yesterday’s storms.
Amazing clouds were on display as multiple storm cells showed rotation and produced shelf clouds like this across North Central Maryland.
A line of large hail and wind damage set up across Central Maryland. Click here or this image to see the full recap of the storm, including radar loops and videos.
The heavy rain did not hit everyone. Baltimore only got 0.24” and is still in a deep hole since last year.
Rainfall Deficit at BWI
Sunrise at 6:04 AM
Sunset at 8:03 PM
Normal Low in Baltimore: 50ºF
Record 34ºF in 1957
Normal High in Baltimore: 73ºF
Record 91ºF 2018
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This pattern is set up to nearly stall for the next few days.
ECMWF Model
A flow of moisture will bring in rain from the south today, and then a Southeasterly wind will keep us unsettled with more rain showers.
This product is a suggestion, not perfect. Here we see a band of steady rain this morning… then possible thunderstorms in the afternoon.
The air flow will continue to pump in FROM the South.
Morning Low Temps
This pattern will relax midweek, and then a push of colder air is expected to drop out of New England on Thursday and Friday.
A break mid-week may bring the sun back on Wednesday.
The push of colder air may come with more rain later Thursday into Friday.
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