August 25 Severe Storm Risk Today Tropical Storm Laura And Climate Data

Tuesday August 25 2020

The headlines have been about the tropics, but today we have a local increased risk for severe storms. That timeline is below, plus a quick look at the topics. Marco fell apart yesterday, but Laura is expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall. That storm will then bring us more heavy rain over the weekend.

Severe Storm Potential Today

Storms will arrive this evening from north to south, primarily later in the day and evening. The threat includes: Dangerous Lightning, Damaging Winds over 58 mph, Large Hail over 1 inch diameter, and isolated Tornadoes.

Morning Surface Weather

A cold front will bring us the risk of severe storms. But it will be HOT with temperatures reaching the mid 90s.

Marco was downgraded to a Depression late Monday before making landfall. Laura is about to be upgraded to a Hurricane. This is expected t reach Category 3 intensity before landfall tomorrow. Then it will curve north and east to bring us heavy rain this weekend.

Rain Forecast

Radar Simulation –> slider

Isolated showers may develop in the afternoon. This model has been later with development. So, the prime time for storms may begin after 3 or 4 PM, contrary to what his shown here. It will last through midnight. This product is just a guide, but often the real result is more active.

High Temperatures

August 25 weather high temperature Tuesday

Temperature Outlook

The HOT temperatures will last a few days, then heavy rain from Laura arrives with cooler air this weekend.

Tropical Weather

Tropical Storm Laura is moving to the Northwest at 17 mph. The danger here is that it will be strengthening as it comes onshore. At that time is is expected to become a major hurricane at Category 3 with winds over 110 mph.

Laura Forecast Track

After making landfall early Thursday morning, this remains will curve our way with heavy rain Saturday into Sunday.

I will have a full update after the 8 AM Advisory

Climate Data Update

Observations Yesterday:

Monday August 24, 2020

High = 91ºF at 1:14 PM

Low = 71ºF at 2:37 AM

Rainfall: 0.03″

Winds from the West

Top Speed (1 minute average) = 15 mph
Top Gust (3 to 10 seconds) = 20 mph
Average Wind Speed: 4.6 mph

Please note that humidity and dew point often change each hour like the temperature. These are not recorded as high or low, and can be arbitrary depending on the time you check

Current Data and Past 72 Hourly Reports

You can get the hourly weather reports for the prior 72 hours at this link:

Baltimore Weather at BWI Past 72 Hours

Today’s Weather

Tuesday Climate Stats:

August 25, 2020 in Baltimore

Average High: 84ºF

Record High: 97ºF in 1936, 1948

Average Low: 64ºF

Record Low: 51ºF in 1952, 1963

Sunrise: 6:29 AM

Sunset 7:47 PM

*Daylight = 2:23 shorter than yesterday.

Moon Phase

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