THE ENERGY AS IT GETS DARKER. SO THAT’S THE FIRST STEP. OKAY, GOOD. STILL THERE’S SOME HEAVY RAIN MOVING TOWARDS THE AREA RIGHT NOW. AND SO WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS THESE SHOULD MOVE THROUGH AND THEN MOVE OFF TO THE EAST. BUT RIGHT NOW YOU’RE HEADING OUT INTO SOME HEAVY RAIN AND A FEW LIGHTNING STRIKES IN AREAS LIKE DANIEL NEAR ELDERSBURG. SO THIS IS MAINLY IN CARROLL COUNTY WHERE THE RAIN IS HEAVY AND THERE’S AT LEAST SOME LIGHTNING. SO IF YOU’RE HEARING THUNDER, IT MEANS IT’S CLOSE ENOUGH THAT LIGHTNING COULD STRIKE AND YOU WANT TO GO INDOORS. THIS IS ALL PUSHING THROUGH REISTERSTOWN AS WELL AS WE TAKE YOU SOUTH AND WE GO TOWARDS HOWARD COUNTY, YOU CAN SEE HEAVY RAIN JUST NEAR CLARKSVILLE, APPROACHING ELLICOTT CITY, BUT NOT A WHOLE LOT OF LIGHTNING, AT LEAST IN THIS BATCH HERE. THAT’S BEEN ONE THING WITH THESE STORMS. THERE HASN’T BEEN A LOT OF LIGHTNING, SO YOU MAY NOT HEAR AS MUCH THUNDER AS THEY APPROACH, BUT BRIEFLY, THEY HAVE HEAVY RAIN. THEY COULD BRIEFLY HAVE SOME GUSTY WINDS. THERE’S AT LEAST A SMALL RISK. THEY TURN SEVERE, BUT THE RISK OVERALL IS FAIRLY LOW THAT WE GET DAMAGING WINDS OR AN ISOLATED TORNADO. AND AGAIN, ESPECIALLY NOW THAT THE SUN IS GOING DOWN, THAT RISK KEEPS DECREASING. WE’RE LIKELY JUST GETTING SOME DOWNPOURS MOVING THROUGH OVER THESE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS. THEY KEEP FIZZLING OUT, BUT THEY COULD STILL BE AROUND THE CITY THROUGH ABOUT 9:00 AND THEN MOVE TOWARDS THE EASTERN SHORE BY 10:00 THIS EVENING. AND THEN THEY’RE REALLY WINDING DOWN. WE’LL START TO SEE SOME CLEARING SKIES TONIGHT, AND THEN WE HAVE SOME DRIER WEATHER COMING ON FRIDAY, EXCEPT FOR THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE. THAT COULD BE ONE PLACE WHERE THE RAIN LASTS A LITTLE BIT LONGER. THROUGHOUT FRIDAY MORNING, THE WESTERN PART OF THE STATE COULD SEE A FEW SHOWERS ARRIVING BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON, BUT WE SHOULD STAY MOSTLY DRY BY THEN. MOST OF THE RAIN IS GOING TO BE SOUTH OF US. THAT WILL COME BACK THOUGH. LATER ON SATURDAY. SO AS YOU MAKE PLANS THIS WEEKEND, SATURDAY MORNING LOOKS LIKE THE BETTER TIME FRAME. IT COULD BE RAINY THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND SATURDAY NIGHT AND THEN THAT SHOULD CLEAR OUT INTO THE SECOND HALF OF SUNDAY. WE STILL HAVE TO WATCH THE TROPICS THOUGH. WE HAVE HUMBERTO, WHICH IS SET TO BECOME A HURRICANE YET STAY OFFSHORE. IT MAY PASS JUST THE WEST OF BERMUDA. THERE’S ANOTHER AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WEST OF THAT THAT COULD BECOME IMELDA IF IT DEVELOPS, AND THE MODELS ARE HINTING THAT IT’S LIKELY TO DEVELOP AND THEN MAYBE MOVE TOWARDS THE SOUTHEAST COAST. SO MAYBE THE CAROLINAS COULD BE DEALING WITH SOME HEAVY RAIN INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. WE COULD BE ON THE NORTHERN FRINGE OF THAT, SO WE’LL HAVE TO WATCH IF OUR RAIN CHANCES INCREASE INTO NEXT MONDAY AND TUESDAY. SO WE’RE STILL TRACKING SOME EVENING STORMS FOR A COUPLE MORE HOURS. THOSE TAPER OFF BY ABOUT 10:00 TOMORROW. LOOKS LIKE A PARTLY CLOUDY DAY. STILL WARM AND HUMID. 81 FOR GAITHERSBURG, 81 FOR BALTIMORE CITY. SO FRIDAY LOOKS LIKE A DECENT DAY TO GET OUT, BUT THEN THAT RAIN ARRIVES LATER ON SATURDAY. GOING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT, IT SHOULD TAPER OFF EARLY ON SUNDAY. YOU’VE GOT SOME GOOD WEATHER TO GET OUT AGAIN LATER ON SUNDAY. WE’LL STI
Thunderstorms, rain exiting Baltimore region; Warm, dry weather returns Friday
Thunderstorms and rain are exiting the region and the threat for severe weather is likely gone. Storms should fully taper off by midnight.|| Closings/Delays | Weather Advisories | Radar | Forecast | Email Alerts | Send us your pics ||UPDATE (5:45 p.m.): A line of thunderstorms is moving into the Baltimore metro between now and 9 p.m. There’s a small risk for severe winds or a brief tornado. Stay weather aware. Get updates through the WBAL-TV app.UPDATE (4:47 p.m.): A coastal flood advisory is in effect along the Anne Arundel County shoreline until midnight Thursday.UPDATE (4 p.m.): We are keeping an eye on the thunderstorms developing along the Blue Ridge to see if they intensify as they move into the warm and humid air across Central Maryland.UPDATE (3:15 p.m.): If the storms in the mountains hold together, they would arrive in the Baltimore metro anywhere between 4:30-8 p.m. While it appears the best chance for tornadoes is in New Jersey, it’s not zero in Maryland. Big thunderstorms are possible Thursday evening.UPDATE (6:30 p.m.): A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Montgomery County. The storm is moving east at 25mph and will likely reach Baltimore from 7-8 p.m.ORIGINAL STORY: Meteorologist Alena Lee said there will be rain and patchy fog likely Thursday morning before the showers taper off by midday. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are possible this evening from 6 to 11 p.m.Any thunderstorms throughout the evening could turn severe with the potential for isolated damaging winds. There is also a low risk for tornado.The thunderstorms will taper off around midnight, leading to more clear skies on Friday.| LINK: MDOT SHA’s Statewide Transportation Operations Response Map Download the WBAL-TV app NOW and turn on push alerts to be aware of severe weather warnings, listen to NOAA Weather radio, and watch WBAL-TV 11 when impending severe weather develops.@wbaltv11 | @TTasselWBAL | @AvaWBAL | @TonyPannWBAL | @DalenciaWBAL | @AlenaLeeWXWBAL-TV 11 Maryland Weather RadarApp users tap here for interactive radar.Maryland’s 7-Day Weather ForecastAlert Days vs. Impact DaysYou may see the WBAL-TV 11 Weather Team highlight Alert Days or Impact Days in the forecasts. Here’s what that means:An Impact Day is when weather will likely disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.An Alert Day is when there’s a threat of extreme, severe and possibly life-threatening weather.Potential power outagesStorm conditions could cause outages by knocking down tree limbs onto power lines and other electric delivery equipment. Baltimore Gas and Electric asks all customers to report their outage in any of the following ways: Online, at BGE.comBGE’s free mobile app, available at the Apple Store or Google Play Text message, to 69243 Phone, by calling 877-778-2222The latest outage information, including total number and general locations, is available on the BGE.com outage map.As a reminder, fallen overhead power lines should never be approached or touched even if the lines do not appear to be live or sparking. Call BGE at 877-778-2222 to report fallen electrical lines, power outages and gas odors.Share your weather photos and videosWhen and where safe, show us your weather photos and videos, we may show them on 11 News or online!DIRECT UPLOAD: Use this form to upload photos or video.EMAIL: Just email your photos and video to news@wbaltv.com.ALERTS: Severe weather alerts from the WBAL-TV app: step-by-step guideCLOSINGS: See if schools, businesses or organizations have closed or delayedRADAR: Track snow, sleet or freezing rain with WBAL-TV’s interactive radarROADS: Check for crashes and backups with our interactive traffic mapWINTER: Guide: Snow safety, driving hazards, power outagesTORNADO SURVIVAL: 5 things you need to do nowHURRICANE PREPARATION: How to prepare for hurricane season
Thunderstorms and rain are exiting the region and the threat for severe weather is likely gone. Storms should fully taper off by midnight.
|| Closings/Delays | Weather Advisories | Radar | Forecast | Email Alerts | Send us your pics ||
UPDATE (5:45 p.m.): A line of thunderstorms is moving into the Baltimore metro between now and 9 p.m. There’s a small risk for severe winds or a brief tornado. Stay weather aware. Get updates through the WBAL-TV app.
UPDATE (4:47 p.m.): A coastal flood advisory is in effect along the Anne Arundel County shoreline until midnight Thursday.
UPDATE (4 p.m.): We are keeping an eye on the thunderstorms developing along the Blue Ridge to see if they intensify as they move into the warm and humid air across Central Maryland.
UPDATE (3:15 p.m.): If the storms in the mountains hold together, they would arrive in the Baltimore metro anywhere between 4:30-8 p.m. While it appears the best chance for tornadoes is in New Jersey, it’s not zero in Maryland. Big thunderstorms are possible Thursday evening.
UPDATE (6:30 p.m.): A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Montgomery County. The storm is moving east at 25mph and will likely reach Baltimore from 7-8 p.m.
ORIGINAL STORY: Meteorologist Alena Lee said there will be rain and patchy fog likely Thursday morning before the showers taper off by midday. Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are possible this evening from 6 to 11 p.m.
Any thunderstorms throughout the evening could turn severe with the potential for isolated damaging winds. There is also a low risk for tornado.
The thunderstorms will taper off around midnight, leading to more clear skies on Friday.
| LINK: MDOT SHA’s Statewide Transportation Operations Response Map
Download the WBAL-TV app NOW and turn on push alerts to be aware of severe weather warnings, listen to NOAA Weather radio, and watch WBAL-TV 11 when impending severe weather develops.
@wbaltv11 | @TTasselWBAL | @AvaWBAL | @TonyPannWBAL | @DalenciaWBAL | @AlenaLeeWX
WBAL-TV 11 Maryland Weather Radar
App users tap here for interactive radar.
Maryland’s 7-Day Weather Forecast
Alert Days vs. Impact Days
You may see the WBAL-TV 11 Weather Team highlight Alert Days or Impact Days in the forecasts. Here’s what that means:
- An Impact Day is when weather will likely disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.
- An Alert Day is when there’s a threat of extreme, severe and possibly life-threatening weather.
Potential power outages
Storm conditions could cause outages by knocking down tree limbs onto power lines and other electric delivery equipment. Baltimore Gas and Electric asks all customers to report their outage in any of the following ways:
The latest outage information, including total number and general locations, is available on the BGE.com outage map.
As a reminder, fallen overhead power lines should never be approached or touched even if the lines do not appear to be live or sparking. Call BGE at 877-778-2222 to report fallen electrical lines, power outages and gas odors.
Share your weather photos and videos
When and where safe, show us your weather photos and videos, we may show them on 11 News or online!
