Venus, Jupiter, Mercury making rare conjunction at twilight

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury are all visible in the night sky around the end of this month, and they are moving toward their closest conjunction for nearly a decade.

Chance of showers, temperatures in 60s forecast Friday

Clouds are expected to remain over the area with chances for showers Friday, with temperatures in the 60s in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service.

NOAA predicts 'possibly extremely active' hurricane season

U.S. government meteorologists predict a “possibly extremely active” hurricane season in 2013, the top National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official said Thursday, with as many as half a dozen major hurricanes.

Windy, cool Memorial Day weekend forecast for Ocean City

The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny-but-not-too-warm weekend at Ocean City, with highs of 65 degrees on Saturday and winds at 25 mph. For those back home in Baltimore it should be a bit warmer, with a high of 69 degrees forecast.

Scattered storms, highs around 80 forecast Thursday

Scattered storms are expected throughout the day Thursday in the Baltimore area, with highs around 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Strong storms possible west of I-95 late Wednesday

Forecasters no longer expect to issue a severe thunderstorm watch, but strong storms are possible late Wednesday for an area along and west of Interstate 95, according to the Storm Prediction Center.

Heat, humidity expected Wednesday with chance of storms

Isolated thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening as humidity and warmth surge during the day, according to forecasts.

Weakened storms could reach Maryland from Plains by Thursday

The storms that have ravaged Oklahoma and other Plains states the past few days could reach Maryland and the mid-Atlantic by Wednesday and Thursday, albeit weakened, according to the National Weather Service.

How do tornadoes form?

What causes tornadoes? In Tornado Alley, where a tornado killed at least 24 people in Moore, Okla., Monday, the disasters are relatively frequent when moist air from the Gulf of Mexico meets dry, cool air from the Rocky Mountains.

More humidity, highs in mid-80s, storm chances Tuesday

Increasingly muggy weather is forecast Tuesday, with highs in the mid-80s and chances for thunderstorms in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service.

More tornadoes expected in central U.S. Monday

Forecasters are predicting more tornadoes to strike parts of the central U.S. Monday, in areas still recovering from severe weather outbreaks that hit Sunday.

In April, another cool month for U.S. despite global warmth

April was a chilly month across the U.S., but it was still a 338th-straight month of global temperatures averaging above the 20th century mean, according to U.S. climate statistics.

Humidity, highs around 80 forecast Monday with rain, storm chances

Increasing humidity and highs around 80 degrees are forecast in the Baltimore area Monday, with a chance of showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Clouds, light rain expected through Sunday

The National Weather Service says clouds and patches of drizzle will be the order of the day in Baltimore on Sunday, though heavy rain is not expected. 

Looking back on Preakness weather

The Preakness forecast remains a tough call with varying chances of rain predicted.

Rain falls at Pimlico, chance that showers will continue into evening

Rain sprinkling the infield at Pimlico mid-afternoon Saturday didn't stop the revelry.

Sunshine, mid-70s Friday ahead of possible Saturday showers

Sunshine and high temperatures in the mid-70s are forecast Friday, before shower chances arrive for the weekend and the Preakness, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters eyeing severe storm risks Thursday, likely south of Baltimore

Forecasters are watching for development of potentially severe thunderstorms across Maryland late Thursday, though the strongest chances for severe weather were expected in Southern Maryland.

Highs around 80, rain/storm chances Thursday

Warm air has moved over the Baltimore region, expected to bring highs to around 80 degrees and possible showers or storms Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

'Sun halo' spotted over Northeast on Tuesday

Wispy, icy clouds caused what is known as a solar halo to appear over Maryland and other parts of the Northeast on Tuesday afternoon.

AccuWeather predicts another active hurricane season for U.S. shores

AccuWeather.com is predicting another active Atlantic hurricane season, particularly for the U.S. coastline.

Heat to rise Wednesday; highs in mid-80s, storm chances late

A significant warm-up is forecast Wednesday in the Baltimore area, with highs in the mid- to upper-80s and possible storms late in the afternoon or evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Preakness forecast calls for warm temperatures with possible clouds, showers

Weather forecasters are in agreement that warm temperatures are likely for Preakness 2013 on Saturday, but they are mixed on whether there will be clouds and rain showers.