August 9 Storm Alerts With Remnant Debby Low Bringing Flooding Rain High Winds And Some Tornadoes

Friday, August 9 2024

Morning Report

Debby is no longer a tropical system, but the remnant Low-Pressure Center will be moving through western Maryland. The result of strong spin still in the atmosphere continues to bring bands of heavy rain, gusty winds, and some storm cells that may produce isolated tornadoes. While some local areas received over 2 inches last night alone, and mountain spots had over 8 inches, there will be additional rainfall and flooding today.

TORNADO WATCH EXTENDED TO 2 PM TODAY

My Maryland Trek 11 team has been lucky to miss the worst of the weather, and today, we will be crossing the Eastern Shore. In this region, strong winds may gust over 40 mph. While we are at Kent Narrows, anyone crossing the Bay Bridge may encounter wind restrictions. This is in Phase 2, which may lead to box trucks and larger vehicles getting stopped at times.

We will keep safety in mind for our group.

Tonight, the final push will swing through. This may bring showers and some thunder to the Ravens game, and the last push across Delmarva. Then, a stretch of nice weather will begin Saturday through next week.

Storm Reports

Lots of flooding from rain and high water on the Bay. A lot of wind damage knocked down trees and power lines. Isolated tornadoes.

Local Alerts

TORNADO WATCH EXTENDED TO 2 PM TODAY

Multiple warnings for flash flooding from rain to high water are in effect on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay (Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties).

High Tide Focus: Annapolis/Anne Arundel County

Peak problems this morning and again tonight.

Rainfall: Doppler Radar Estimate

Bands of rain show where some areas were in line for persistent rounds and received over 2 inches. Spots in the Virginia mountains got 6 to over 8 inches of rain. Meanwhile others missed out with under 1 inch.

Live Radar Widget

Morning Surface Weather

The remnant Low or Ghost of Debby is moving up the spine of the Appalachians through Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania this morning.

Strong winds are being pulled in from the South and Southeast.

Radar Simulation 8 AM to Midnight

This product is NOT PERFECT. This is a suggestion of showers with steadier rain farther inland. However, we may see pockets of heavier showers and thunderstorms not shown here. So, watching the live radar is going to be vital for your plans and our Maryland Trek Team.

Snapshots

Noon

4 PM

Afternoon Temperatures

Cooler with the clouds and expected rainfall. Most areas will be in the 70s, with some spots near 80ºF.

Tonight

There may be some leftover showers nearby around the start of the Ravens’ preseason game. Rain on Delmarva through midnight.

Rainfall Potential

The heaviest rain will fall closer to the path of the remnant Low of Debby over the mountains. Lighter amounts of rain will fall on Delmarva (east of the Chesapeake Bay).

Maryland Trek 11

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CLIMATE DATA: Baltimore

TODAY August 9

Sunrise at 6:15 AM

Sunset at 8:09 PM

Normal Low in Baltimore:  67ºF

Record 53ºF in 1989

Normal High in Baltimore: 87ºF

Record 101ºF 1930

Summer Hot Day Totals At BWI

8 Days at or above 100ºF

38 Days total at or above 90ºF

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SATURDAY AUGUST 10

A much more pleasant day with Debby out of here. Winds from the west will be cooler and less humid. This will start a very quiet week of weather ahead.

Morning Temperatures

Afternoon Temperatures

Weather Outlook Friday Morning To Monday Evening

Let’s back up to see how Debby moves out and quiet weather fills in.

7 Day Forecast

After Debby passes by, we will have a very quiet and pleasant week ahead.

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RESTATING MY MESSAGE ABOUT DYSLEXIA

I am aware there are some spelling and grammar typos and occasional other glitches. I take responsibility for my mistakes and even the computer glitches I may miss. I have made a few public statements over the years, but if you are new here, you may have missed it: I have dyslexia and found out during my second year at Cornell University. It didn’t stop me from getting my meteorology degree and being the first to get the AMS CBM in the Baltimore/Washington region.

One of my professors told me that I had made it that far without knowing and to not let it be a crutch going forward. That was Mark Wysocki, and he was absolutely correct! I do miss my mistakes in my own proofreading. The autocorrect spell check on my computer sometimes does an injustice to make it worse. I also can make mistakes in forecasting. No one is perfect at predicting the future. All of the maps and information are accurate. The ‘wordy’ stuff can get sticky. 

There has been no editor who can check my work while writing and to have it ready to send out in a newsworthy timeline. Barbara Werner is a member of the web team that helps me maintain this site. She has taken it upon herself to edit typos when she is available. That could be AFTER you read this. I accept this and perhaps proves what you read is really from me… It’s part of my charm. #FITF