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\u26a0\ufe0f Flood watch extended across northern Maryland and Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, June 14<\/strong>, brought a dangerous weather setup<\/strong> similar to the one seen on Friday<\/strong>. A stationary frontal boundary<\/strong> stalled over north-central Maryland<\/strong> is combining with moist air from the Atlantic<\/strong> and afternoon heating<\/strong>, leading to very slow-moving thunderstorms<\/strong>. These storms have limited upper-level winds<\/strong>, meaning they remain nearly stationary<\/strong>, dumping torrential rain<\/strong> over the same areas for hours.<\/p>\n Rainfall totals<\/strong> could range between 1 and 3 inches (25 to 75 mm)<\/strong>, with some localized pockets reaching 5 inches (125 mm)<\/strong>. The flooding risk<\/strong> is particularly high for Central Maryland<\/strong>, especially south and west of Baltimore<\/strong>, but cells are likely to drift east<\/strong>, potentially impacting the entire Baltimore Metro<\/strong>, Delmarva Peninsula<\/strong>, and parts of southeastern Pennsylvania<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u26c8\ufe0f Severe storm outlook: intense rainfall over damaging winds<\/strong><\/p>\n According to NOAA<\/strong>, while some thunderstorm cells might generate wind gusts up to 60 mph (97 km\/h)<\/strong>, the main threat<\/strong> remains the slow speed of storm movement<\/strong> and the volume of rainfall<\/strong> they unload over affected zones. There\u2019s a real danger<\/strong> that isolated cells could linger for hours<\/strong>, leading to flash flooding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Important terms to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f Winds and smoke: air quality compromised by New Jersey wildfires<\/strong><\/p>\n An easterly wind flow<\/strong> has transported low-level smoke<\/strong> from an ongoing wildfire in New Jersey<\/strong> into the Mid-Atlantic region<\/strong>. The air is noticeably hazy<\/strong> in parts of eastern Maryland<\/strong> and southern Pennsylvania<\/strong>, further complicating the situation. These winds also enhance storm development<\/strong>, pushing moisture inland<\/strong> and generating more instability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Expect a split pattern: cooler conditions to the north and northeast<\/strong>, with warmer, more humid air to the southeast<\/strong>. This thermal contrast along the frontal boundary<\/strong> helps fuel stronger and more expansive thunderstorm clusters<\/strong> into the evening.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ud83d\udd56 Storm timing and radar simulation: Saturday night into Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n Wind forecast for 7 PM<\/strong> shows strong convergence<\/strong> along the frontal zone<\/strong>, creating a focus for thunderstorm initiation<\/strong> and expansion<\/strong>. Simulations project storm clusters<\/strong> forming and growing between:<\/p>\n Radar simulation from 2 PM Saturday to 4 AM Sunday<\/strong> shows persistent storm activity along the boundary<\/strong>, mostly drifting east to southeast<\/strong> as cloud tops rise<\/strong> and cells mature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ud83c\udf24\ufe0f Father\u2019s Day weather: cooler start, lingering showers<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday, June 15<\/strong>, which is Father\u2019s Day<\/strong>, will start with cooler and more stable conditions<\/strong>, especially across northern areas<\/strong>. Morning lows<\/strong> will dip below 60\u00b0F (16\u00b0C)<\/strong> in rural zones<\/strong>, while some spotty showers<\/strong> remain possible\u2014heavier rain threats<\/strong> will shift farther south<\/strong> into Virginia<\/strong> and southern Maryland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Throughout the day, temperatures<\/strong> will stay mild<\/strong>, with afternoon highs<\/strong> likely ranging between 72\u00b0F and 78\u00b0F (22\u00b0C to 26\u00b0C)<\/strong> across most of the region.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5 Looking ahead: wet pattern continues, heat returns by Thursday<\/strong><\/p>\n Next week is forecast to include a chance of showers or thunderstorms each day<\/strong>, though not continuous all-day rain<\/strong>. By Thursday<\/strong>, a strong ridge<\/strong> may develop, triggering above-normal heat<\/strong> for the Mid-Atlantic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n NOAA’s Excessive Heat Outlook<\/strong> highlights the potential for temperatures to reach the low to mid 90s (34\u00b0C to 36\u00b0C)<\/strong> across Maryland<\/strong>, Delaware<\/strong>, and parts of New Jersey<\/strong> by late week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u26a0\ufe0f Flood watch extended across northern Maryland and Pennsylvania Saturday, June 14, brought a dangerous weather setup similar to the one seen on Friday. A stationary frontal boundary stalled over north-central Maryland is combining with moist air from the Atlantic and afternoon heating, leading to very slow-moving thunderstorms. 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