Flooding, marginal risk for severe storms possible (2024)

ALINA LEE. WELL, IT’S BEEN WARM AND MUGGY ALL DAY LONG. EVEN YESTERDAY. AS MUCH AS WE SEE AT LEAST WE SAW DEW POINT TEMPERATURES NEAR 60. IN SOME CASES WE ARE GOING TO DEFINITELY SEE THOSE DEW POINTS CONTINUE TO CLIMB THROUGHOUT THE REST OF TODAY INTO TOMORROW. AND WITH THAT ADDED MOISTURE, MEANING THE CHANCE FOR RAIN INCREASES AS WELL, WE HAVE GOT IMPACT WEATHER FOR YOU TO TALK ABOUT HERE FOR TODAY INTO TONIGHT. THERE IS GOING TO BE SEVERAL ROUNDS OF RAIN POSSIBLE WHERE NUMEROUS SHOWERS EVEN SOME THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP, LEADING TO PONDING ON THE ROADS, MAYBE WATER COVERING THOSE ROADWAYS LATER ON THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. SO A FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THE REST OF TODAY. FOR THE HEART OF THE BALTIMORE METRO AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, AN ISOLATED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAN’T BE RULED OUT. WE ALSO HAVE THAT MARGINAL RISK FOR SEEING SEVERE WEATHER LATER ON TODAY DAMAGING WIND GUSTS, MAYBE EVEN SOME HAIL AND TORNADO RISK. NOT COMPLETELY ZERO. SO WE CAN’T COMPLETELY RULE THAT OUT THROUGH TODAY INTO TONIGHT. SO YOU’LL WANT TO STAY FOCUSED ON THAT FORECAST FOR TODAY. THROUGHOUT THE REST OF TODAY. AND THEN AGAIN, THAT IMPACT OF FLOODING STILL POSSIBLE. WE’VE GOT A FRONT THAT’S MAINLY DOWN TO OUR SOUTH THAT IS GOING TO LIFT NORTHWARD AS A WARM FRONT LATER ON TODAY, LEADING TO MORE MOISTURE. AND OF COURSE, THAT CHANCE FOR SOME SHOWERS AND STORMS TO DEVELOP, WHICH COULD ALSO LEAD TO THAT CHANCE FOR SOME SEVERE WEATHER LATER ON. BUT FOR THE MOST PART, AT THIS MOMENT IT’S REALLY QUIET ACROSS THE STATE OF MARYLAND. AS YOU CAN SEE, A CLOSE UP SHOT HERE ON LIVE RADAR. SOME SPOTTY LIGHT RAIN AROUND OFF TO OUR EAST. THE REST OF THE STATE PRIMARILY DRY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SOME SHOWERS NOW TRYING TO MOVE INTO WESTERN MARYLAND. THERE OVER THE MOUNTAINS. FUTURECAST HERE WE GO. LET ME TAKE YOU THROUGH THE REST OF TODAY INTO TONIGHT, WHERE THERE COULD BE A CLUSTER OF SHOWERS AND STORMS DEVELOPING RIGHT IN THE HEART OF RUSH HOUR BETWEEN 4 AND 6:00. WE COULD BE SEEING SOME OF THOSE STRONGER CELLS DEVELOP DUMPING HEAVY RAIN, PRODUCING GUSTY WIND. AGAIN, MAYBE EVEN SOME HAIL. SO DON’T BE SURPRISED IF YOU SEE THAT LATER ON TODAY. THIS EVENING AROUND 11:00 PM, EXPECTING SOME OF THAT ACTIVITY TO SOMEWHAT TAPER OFF, BUT NOT COMPLETELY BECAUSE GUESS WHAT? WE’RE EXPECTING A COLD FRONT TO SWING THROUGH BY THURSDAY. THAT’S GOING TO TRIGGER ADDITIONAL SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS FOR US. SO BACK TO BACK IMPACT DAYS WITH THIS ADDITIONAL RAINFALL AND HOW MUCH RAIN ARE WE REALLY EXPECTING OUT OF THIS SYSTEM? ANYWHERE BETWEEN 1 TO 2IN. CERTAINLY POSSIBLE AS WE GET THROUGH THAT TIME. UNFORTUNATELY, IT LOOKS LIKE THE COMPUTER SYSTEM MIGHT BE A LITTLE FROZEN HERE. OH, THERE, WE’VE GOT IT BACK UP AND RUNNING. SO YES, WE ARE GOING TO SEE SOME OF THAT RAIN MOVING IN BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. YEAH THIS IS A LITTLE SLOWER SYSTEM BUT YOU CAN SEE DRYING OUT FRIDAY. NO WORRIES THERE FOR FRIDAY INTO THE WEEKEND. ONCE THAT COLD FRONT COMES

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Flooding, marginal risk for severe storms possible

Alena Lee

Meteorologist

We have back-to-back Impact Weather Days, as it will be warm and humid with chances of heavy thunderstorms Wednesday with more storms to come Thursday.|| Closings/Delays | Weather Advisories | Radar | Forecast | Email Alerts | Send us your pics ||Meteorologist Ava Marie said multiple rounds of storms are forecast to start in the mid-afternoon Wednesday that could be capable of heavy rain, strong winds or an isolated tornado. Flash flooding is possible near streams and low-lying roads while temperatures will be in the upper 70s and low 80s.A Flood Watch has been put in place by the National Weather Service until 10 p.m. in the Baltimore metro area, especially in Howard County. Ava said there's a lot of moisture in the atmosphere, which could result in heavy downpours during thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening.As much as 1-2 inches of rain is likely, but isolated spots could even get 3 inches. Drivers should expect slower commutes from reduced visibility, and be on the lookout for flooded roads. Never drive through a flooded road as it only takes 1-2 feet of swift moving water to float most vehicles.Wednesday evening will see another set of heavy showers before coming scattered showers overnight. Temperatures will only drop to the low 70s before a warmer but slightly less humid Thursday.It will also be another Impact Weather Day on Thursday with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms returning by the morning. Temperatures will reach the mid-80s as rain chances continue through Friday with isolated afternoon showers possible.| LINK: MDOT SHA's Statewide Transportation Operations Response MapDownload 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 videosShow us your weather photos and videos, we may use 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

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We have back-to-back Impact Weather Days, as it will be warm and humid with chances of heavy thunderstorms Wednesday with more storms to come Thursday.

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Meteorologist Ava Marie said multiple rounds of storms are forecast to start in the mid-afternoon Wednesday that could be capable of heavy rain, strong winds or an isolated tornado. Flash flooding is possible near streams and low-lying roads while temperatures will be in the upper 70s and low 80s.

A Flood Watch has been put in place by the National Weather Service until 10 p.m. in the Baltimore metro area, especially in Howard County. Ava said there's a lot of moisture in the atmosphere, which could result in heavy downpours during thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening.

As much as 1-2 inches of rain is likely, but isolated spots could even get 3 inches. Drivers should expect slower commutes from reduced visibility, and be on the lookout for flooded roads. Never drive through a flooded road as it only takes 1-2 feet of swift moving water to float most vehicles.

Wednesday evening will see another set of heavy showers before coming scattered showers overnight. Temperatures will only drop to the low 70s before a warmer but slightly less humid Thursday.

It will also be another Impact Weather Day on Thursday with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms returning by the morning. Temperatures will reach the mid-80s as rain chances continue through Friday with isolated afternoon showers possible.

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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: 

Online, at BGE.com
BGE's free mobile app, available at the Apple Store or Google Play 
Text message, to 69243 
Phone, by calling 877-778-2222

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

Show us your weather photos and videos, we may use 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 guide
CLOSINGS: See if schools, businesses or organizations have closed or delayed
RADAR: Track snow, sleet or freezing rain with WBAL-TV's interactive radar
ROADS: Check for crashes and backups with our interactive traffic map
WINTER: Guide: Snow safety, driving hazards, power outages
TORNADO SURVIVAL: 5 things you need to do now
HURRICANE PREPARATION: How to prepare for hurricane season

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