Thursday August 23 2018

We are about to have our nicest weather of the summer with a cool breeze, drop in humidity, and no rain expected for the next week! That would be enough for news, but the big weather headline continues to be record Hurricane Lane hitting Hawaii. The winds have weakened as it is turning north towards the island chain, but still a strong Category 4 storm with winds of 145 mph this morning. It is moving to the Northwest and the National Hurricane Center forecast keeps it to the west of the islands. But the HWRF Model below has it turning in for a direct hit.

While Lane will weaken, the rainfall potential widespread is up to 20 inches to more of with the enhancement from the mountains. Hilo has already received over 12 inches of rain. So in addition to the waves and surge, flooding and mudslides are the prime reason for their hurricane warning. Tropical Storm Force Winds extend 140 miles away.

 

Hurricane Lane Measurement From National Hurricane Center (11 PM HST Aug 22)

LOCATION...16.3N 156.9W
ABOUT 235 MI...380 KM SSW OF KAILUA-KONA HAWAII
ABOUT 350 MI...565 KM S OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 7 MPH
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...939 MB...27.73 INCHES

HWRF Forecast: Turning NE in for landfall

Local Weather Stats For August 22 in Baltimore

Average High:  85ºF

Record High: 98ºF in 1968

Average  Low: 65ºF

Record Low: 50ºF in 1952

Sunrise: 6:26 AM

Sunset 7:50 PM

*Daylight = 2:21 shorter than yesterday 

*Bay Water Temperature = 79ºF at Thomas Pt. Light House

 

Morning Set Up

 

Afternoon Highs

 

Temperature Outlook

After a few cool and dry days, the heat returns with humidity next week.

 

No Rain?

The outlook is mostly dry for our region through next Wednesday! There may be some isolated storms with the heat returning early next week.

 

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