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Maryland Alert Day this afternoon and evening for severe storms

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a day ago

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CBS News

Maryland Alert Day this afternoon and evening for severe storms

Today begins with a mix of clouds and sunshine, but the weather will quickly turn active this afternoon. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for widespread thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Many of the storms will be strong to severe with damaging winds being the primary threat, but storms will also contain other hazards like flash flooding and intense lightning. Alert Day for severe storms after 2 p.m. Severe storms that form this afternoon and evening will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, torrential rainfall, and frequent lightning. There is also the possibility of a few isolated tornadoes, particularly in areas that see sustained sunshine ahead of the front and that are close to Chesapeake Bay. Damaging winds is our greatest concern with the strongest storms packing winds of 65 to 75 mph. Some spots they could even be locally higher, so it's important to seek shelter if storms are approaching your area. The greatest risk for severe storms is from 2 pm until 8 pm. Please have multiple ways to receive warnings as power outages are possible in areas that receive the strongest storms. Behind the front, slightly drier and cooler air will filter into the region. Humidity levels will drop, offering temporary relief, and Thursday night temperatures will fall into the mid to upper 60s under clearing skies. Summer heat and AFRAM weekend That brief break will be short-lived. By the weekend, a surge of intense heat will build into the region, just in time for major outdoor events like the AFRAM festival in Baltimore. Highs on both Saturday and Sunday will rise into the low to mid-90s, and when combined with elevated humidity levels, heat index values could climb to near 100 degrees by Sunday afternoon. Festival-goers are urged to take precautions, including wearing light-colored and loose-fitting clothing, seeking shade when possible, and drinking plenty of water. The combination of heat and humidity may pose a health risk, particularly for children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions. Dangerous heat wave next week The real danger arrives early next week. A powerful upper-level ridge of high pressure will establish itself over the Mid-Atlantic, creating a multi-day stretch of extreme heat. First Alert Weather Days have been issued for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday as temperatures soar. Actual high temperatures will flirt with 100 degrees each day, and the heat index could easily exceed that threshold, making it feel even hotter. Tuesday appears to be the peak of the heat wave, with some spots potentially experiencing heat index values above 105 degrees. These conditions could lead to heat-related illnesses if proper precautions aren't taken. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities during peak heating hours, check on vulnerable neighbors, and ensure pets have access to water and shade. Later in the week, the upper-level ridge will begin to weaken, allowing for slightly cooler - though still hot - temperatures in the 90s. As moisture returns to the region, so will the chance for scattered thunderstorms by late next week, offering a potential pattern change as July gets underway. Stay with WJZ for continuous updates on the severe weather potential Thursday and the intensifying heat wave into next week.

Lovina completes sewing Verana's wedding dress and focuses on finishing last-minute chores

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5 days ago

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Lovina completes sewing Verana's wedding dress and focuses on finishing last-minute chores

It is a nice sunny Sunday afternoon with a pleasant temperature of 75 degrees. It is great porch sitting weather. We attended church services this morning hosted by our neighbors. My cousin Lovina, her husband Pete and some of their families were there. It was good to visit with her again. I was surprised to see her. Cousin Lovina's daughter is getting married in July so we both are extra busy in our lives at the moment. I was surprised to hear this is the sixth of her children getting married. She has eighteen grandchildren. I don't know why I forget that while our family is growing, others also have children getting married and having children. It's probably because we don't see each other often and that reality doesn't sink in right away. Lovina's Dad, Chris, was my mother's only brother. We spent a lot of our childhood days together. We would help each other butcher hogs or cook apple butter in large quantities. Lovina and Pete live on Uncle Chris and Lizzie's farm. Lots of memories of years gone by. Yesterday was a busy workday here. A lot of jobs were completed for the upcoming wedding of daughter Verena and Daniel Ray. Daniel Ray's family and all of our family assisted with our work. The house siding was power washed, the pole barn was washed out well, flower and garden beds weeded, and sidewalks, pavement, and cement were all power washed. Windows, doors, cabinets, and walls were cleaned in the pole barn. Basement and breezeway windows were also cleaned. The younger children scrubbed the porch railings. Trimming was done around the fence lines, etc. We sure appreciated all of their help. Joe grilled forty pounds of chicken for lunch. I made creamed potatoes and dinner rolls to go along with that. Desserts were brought in. Friday evening most of our family had supper at daughter Loretta and Dustin's. We enjoyed spaghetti, banana poppers, grilled whole chicken, chips, applesauce, cookies, and cake. I had washed a lot of my clothes that day plus finished with my sewing, so it was a treat to not cook supper. Plus, I got to enjoy some time with my children and grandchildren while not working. Little Kylie is now five months and is at such a fun age. She's a real chatterbox. She weighs thirteen pounds now. She's a petite little girl. I sewed my son Kevin a new pair of pants for the wedding. I finished my dress, cape, and apron and also sewed my daughter Verena's wedding dress. She will wear a colonial blue colored wedding dress with a white cape and apron. The moms will wear dresses in a color called happy teal. The cooks will wear royal blue, and the sisters will wear a peacock color. The table waiter girls will wear aqua. This coming Wednesday my daughters and daughter in-law will come help do the last-minute cleaning. We have a new garage door ordered and the plans are to install it Tuesday evening. We also want to stain the ramp, steps, and the garden beds. Our to-do list is gradually getting jobs crossed off. The cook wagon, cooler, and wedding supply wagon will all come on Friday. On Saturday we will set the tables for the wedding. We usually can seat around 350 at one setting. This is a lot of plates, glasses, silverware, coffee cups, serving bowls, etc. to unpack. The wedding wagon owners usually want you to take a count of how many of each item there is then it is recounted when it's put back in. If anything gets lost or broken, then we have to pay the cost of it. On the bright side though we don't have to borrow dishes, stoves, etc. for the wedding. When Joe and I were married we didn't have the wedding wagons available to rent and everything was borrowed. Daughter Elizabeth will have her thirty-first birthday on Saturday, June 14. I wish her many more happy, healthy years. She was our first born and we named her after my mother. God bless you dear daughter on your birthday and always. On Saturday, Aug. 2, I will be at the Farmer's Market in South Bend, Indiana, from 8 to 11 a.m. for a book signing. I also will have books there to sell. The market is located at 1105 Northside Blvd., South Bend. I will be seated near the main office. I hope to meet some of you there! God bless! CREAMED POTATOES6-8 potatoesSeasoning of your choice to taste2 heaping tablespoons flour1 cup milk8 oz shredded Colby cheese or sliced cheese can also be usedPeel and dice potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Put potatoes in a 4-quart pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Mix flour and milk together and whisk until smooth. Stir into potatoes. Add seasoning. If you need thicker just mix more flour and milk. Add cheese and stir. Lovina's Amish Kitchen is written by Lovina Eicher, Old Order Amish writer, cook, wife, and mother of eight. Her three cookbooks, "The Cherished Table," "The Essential Amish Cookbook," and "Amish Family Recipes," are available wherever books are sold. Readers can write to Eicher at Lovina's Amish Kitchen, P.O. Box 234, Sturgis, MI 49091 (please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for a reply); or email questionsforlovina@ and your message will be passed on to her to read. She does not personally respond to emails. This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Amish Kitchen: The Eichers are busy preparing for Verena's wedding

CWG Live updates: A slow warming trend through Friday and mostly dry

Washington Post

09-06-2025

Climate
Washington Post

CWG Live updates: A slow warming trend through Friday and mostly dry

Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Low clouds and patchy fog early give way to partly sunny skies by the afternoon. It's moderately humid with highs in the low 80s. What's next? After a chance of showers early Tuesday, we'll have several days of dry, sunny weather. Highs climb from the low 80s Tuesday to near 90 by Friday, when humidity also starts to build. The weekend looks unsettled with shower and storm chances, maybe not unlike this past weekend. Today's daily digit — 7/10: It's a bit gray early but clouds break through and it will be nice to have an afternoon free of rain. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): We awaken to cloudy skies and areas of fog, but skies should brighten by midmorning and sunshine becomes prevalent by midday. It's a pretty nice afternoon, though a bit muggy (dew points in the upper 60s), with highs in the low 80s. Winds are light from the southeast at around 5 to 10 mph. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Clouds increase and there's a chance of scattered showers and storms, first in our western areas during the evening and then elsewhere overnight. A couple storms could be strong, especially the early ones that form out to the west. Overnight lows range from 65 to 70. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Tuesday): A morning shower or storm is possible followed by gradual clearing and decreasing humidity. The afternoon looks promising with sunshine and highs in the low 80s. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: A very nice early summer night. Under mostly clear skies, evening temperatures slip through the 70s with lows by morning in the upper 50s in our cooler spots to the mid-60s downtown. Confidence: High A look ahead High pressure is in control Wednesday through Friday meaning lots of sunny, dry weather. Both temperatures and humidity levels will rise, however. Highs in the low to mid-80s on Wednesday sneak up to near 90 by Friday, when it turns rather muggy. Lows on Wednesday range from 60 to 65 or so and are closer to 70 by Friday. Confidence: Medium-High The weekend forecast is a real challenge as a cold front stalls in the region. Showers and storms are possible both days and some could be heavy. Temperatures will depend on how far south the cold front advances. If it lingers to the north, it will be warm and muggy with highs well into the 80s, but if it pushes far enough south, we may hold in the 70s. Stay tuned for updates as this forecast comes into focus. Confidence: Low-Medium Today's daily digit — 7/10: It's a bit gray early but clouds break through and it will be nice to have an afternoon free of rain. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): We awaken to cloudy skies and areas of fog, but skies should brighten by midmorning and sunshine becomes prevalent by midday. It's a pretty nice afternoon, though a bit muggy (dew points in the upper 60s), with highs in the low 80s. Winds are light from the southeast at around 5 to 10 mph. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Clouds increase and there's a chance of scattered showers and storms, first in our western areas during the evening and then elsewhere overnight. A couple storms could be strong, especially the early ones that form out to the west. Overnight lows range from 65 to 70. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Tuesday): A morning shower or storm is possible followed by gradual clearing and decreasing humidity. The afternoon looks promising with sunshine and highs in the low 80s. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: A very nice early summer night. Under mostly clear skies, evening temperatures slip through the 70s with lows by morning in the upper 50s in our cooler spots to the mid-60s downtown. Confidence: High A look ahead High pressure is in control Wednesday through Friday meaning lots of sunny, dry weather. Both temperatures and humidity levels will rise, however. Highs in the low to mid-80s on Wednesday sneak up to near 90 by Friday, when it turns rather muggy. Lows on Wednesday range from 60 to 65 or so and are closer to 70 by Friday. Confidence: Medium-High The weekend forecast is a real challenge as a cold front stalls in the region. Showers and storms are possible both days and some could be heavy. Temperatures will depend on how far south the cold front advances. If it lingers to the north, it will be warm and muggy with highs well into the 80s, but if it pushes far enough south, we may hold in the 70s. Stay tuned for updates as this forecast comes into focus. Confidence: Low-Medium