"Seriously hot" this weekend
The first really hot (and humid) weather of the summer season is bearing down on us for this weekend. Forecasters are warning of mostly sunny skies and high temperatures around 95 degrees on Saturday and Sunday - AND Monday.
There is also some slight risk of a few showers, but forecasters didn't want to dilute the impact of what they called their "screaming message" - "It will be seriously hot ... Summer WX [weather] is here."
For now, we can expect another humid, showery day, although the risk of severe weather is diminished from yesterday's onslaught. But temperatures will remain in the 80s through Friday.
These showers are focused along a cold front that has stalled over us this week. But the front will be drifting northward as a warm front today. That will usher in the hot weather for the weekend as we fall under a southwest flow.
Forecasts for highs around 95 degrees introduce the possibility of setting new records this weekend. Here are the record daily highs for Baltimore for June 7-9:
June 7: 96 degrees, set in 1999
June 8: 97 degrees, set in 1999
June 9: 98 degrees, set in 1933.
The highs will ease some later next week, but not by much. The AC, and power plants across the region will be cranking hard by mid-week. I confess that we finally caved in this week and switched on the AC - as much to cut the indoor humidity as to cool the house.
Yesterday's powerful thunderstorms and possible tornadoes caused a great deal of damage - and plenty of traffic havoc and scary moments - across the region. If you were out in it, you know what I mean. Here is this morning's account in The Sun. And here is how it looked at The Sun's weather station.
The National Weather Service keeps a tally of storm damage reports. Yesterday's list includes mentions of storm winds over hurricane strength and hail nearly an inch in diameter. (If this link doesn't get you to a long list of damage reports, click on the next blue numbers across the top of the NWS page that does pop up.)
On a personal note, my apologies for not having any weather comments on today's print weather page (or tomorrow's). My mom passed away Tuesday at the age of 95 after a very full and happy life. She is now re-organizing the bridge games in Heaven. You can read more, if you care to, here.
Comments
Frank,
I wanted to send my condulences to you and your family. Thoughts are with you.
Jeff
Posted by: Jeff | June 5, 2008 9:36 AM
Frank,
My condolences go out to you and your family. And thank you again for all of your great weather blogging. I come here to get my weather information and greatly appreciate your work.
I also pass the word on about your blog to people I know. Perhaps that will pick you up a half-notch :-D
Posted by: Sam | June 5, 2008 1:50 PM
Frank... I read the obit this morning, not realizing it was your mother until the end. She sounded like such an interesting woman and I know you will miss her very much. My condolences to you and your family.
Posted by: Fairfax | June 5, 2008 3:10 PM
Mr Roylance,
I happened upon your blog for the first time today. I guess it was providential. Please accept my condolences. Losing your mother is especially hard. She sounded like a wonderful and interesting woman.
Posted by: Regina | June 5, 2008 9:54 PM
Frank: Deepest condolences on your loss. Your mother sounds like a fascinating and inspiring woman. May your memories of her comfort you and your family.
Posted by: mededitor | June 6, 2008 7:48 AM
My heartfelt thanks to all, both friends and strangers, who have expressed their sympathies here, by phone, email, cards and in person. You don't realize how much such expressions of concern mean until you experience the loss of someone close to you. We're all doing fine, and I plan to be back on duty by Monday.
Posted by: frank roylance | June 6, 2008 7:59 AM
Frank-
My heart goes out to you and your family. Stay strong.
Posted by: bryanintimonium | June 6, 2008 9:55 AM
Frank,
I knew something was wrong, when you were "missing" during such interesting weather. My condolences to you and your family along with those of your other readers. I hope your mom runs into a friend of mine who also passed this week.
Posted by: Corine Schramke | June 7, 2008 8:42 AM