Photos: Northern lights put on a show over Maryland
The northern lights put on a show across the sky in Maryland on Tuesday evening.
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The northern lights put on a show across the sky in Maryland on Tuesday evening.
Maryland will experience biting cold weather and strong winds on Tuesday, prompting an Alert Day. Winds may also gust to 40 mph.
Maryland is experiencing winter-like weather and gusty winds, prompting First Alert Weather Days on Monday and Tuesday. Wind-chills may dip into the teens.
The entire state will feel the coldest temperatures since early April through Wednesday morning.
Big temperature swings continue through the weekend into early next week. Expect showers Friday night and Sunday.
Maryland will endure big temperature swings today into the weekend. Gusty winds will also continue much of the time
Cloudy weather will leave Maryland by Monday afternoon, with temperatures recovering into the lower to middle 60s.
Strong winds are expected for much of the area along with a few showers and potential for coastal flooding west of the Bay
A nor'easter will track a bit further offshore. Expect less rainfall, but gusty winds & coastal flooding still a risk
Lower levels of humidity remain in place for Sunday across Maryland along with bright skies overhead
A heat wave in Maryland brings highs in the mid-90s and heat index values near 100°. No relief until Thursday.
Unfortunately, some parts of Maryland will not get out of the holiday weekend completely dry as we watch a tropical system to the south
Near-record heat is possible across Maryland, with highs near 100°. Heat index values 105° to 110° are expected
A heat wave in Maryland is sending temperatures to triple digits.
Showers likely and thunderstorms possible Sunday