Friday August 21 2020
Something strange is afoot at the Circle K. Locally the humidity returns for us, brining back more heat and some showers and storms into the weekend. Nothing unusual about that, and I have the local rain timeline below.
But all eyes on two developing tropical cyclones are expected to be named shorty and enter The Gulf of Mexico at the same time early next week.
What first appeared to possibly tropical storms, they could both be hurricanes. If so, that has never happened on record. Check this out:
Tropical Satellite
It is a race to name the storms. T.D. 13 has strong enough winds, but a clear center. T.D. 14 has a center but the winds are not there yet (39 mph). The next two names will be Laura and Marco.
Forecast Winds At Least Tropical Storm Force
National Hurricane Center forecast product.
Only TWO times in recorded history were there two cyclones in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time of at least tropical storm strength (winds 39 mph +):
- September 5, 1933 (Treasure Coast & Cuba-Brownsville)
- June 18, 1959 (Unnamed and Beulah)
There were NEVER two hurricanes reported in the Gulf at the same time.
Local Weather
Friday Afternoon Temperatures
Radar Simulation —> slider
Storms will develop in the mountains to our west today and souther PA this evening. Overnight and early Saturday rain will spread through central Maryland.
Saturday Afternoon: Scattered Afternoon T’Showers
We should get partial clearing during the day, then a few spotty showers and thunderstorms develop in the afternoon.
Temperature Outlook
Maryland Weather Page
I wanted to keep it simple. Just the basics for a quick view at any time.
14 Local Maryland Pages (and York PA)
We have made a page for Maryland Weather which gives you the current conditions for 14 present area locations. Many of these match up with the spots on our route. Please use this list below are reference. I will include them daily with my articles on the kids.
Tropical Related Posts
2020 Tropical Storm and Hurricane Names and Naming History
Atlantic Tropical History: Maps of Origin Regions Every 10 Days
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Also See:
July 2020 The hottest on record. Will it hint at snow this winter?
Comet NEOWISE Viewing All July (photos/video)
Maryland Strong Love ❤️
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Also See:
Derecho Crosses PA and NJ June 3: Full Radar Loop
New Video Series: What is this cloud?
Episode 3: Morning Glory at sunrise on the beach in North Carolina
Water Spout OR Scud Cloud on videos and photos near Middle River Maryland
Other Links:
Was Your County Not Included?
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Baltimore Weather At BWI May Not Be As Hot As Reported
Construction at the airport close to the weather station may be added artificial heat. Click here or the image for the details.
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