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.

BWI ties record low; highs in upper 60s forecast Tuesday

High pressure is forecast to bring sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s Tuesday in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service. The morning got off to to a nearly record-setting cold start.

Rare late-season freeze possible early Tuesday in Carroll Co.

A freeze watch is in effect for Carroll County overnight Monday into Tuesday, something known to happen this late in May only once in more than every 10 years.

Sunny skies, cooler weather with highs in lower 60s Monday

A cold front that brought rain and storms Saturday has ushered in high pressure and cooler weather, with sunny skies and highs in the lower 60s forecast Monday in the Baltimore area.

Funnel cloud sighting, severe wind damage reported in Saturday storms

A trained weather spotter reported a funnel cloud sighting in Roland Park on Saturday afternoon, while severe wind damage occurred in Harford County as storms passed through the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Highs forecast to top 80 Friday, with afternoon storm chances

A somewhat muggy day is in the forecast for Baltimore on Friday, with high temperatures topping 80 degrees and a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

Watch 'ring of fire' solar eclipse online tonight

Parts of Australia and Pacific islands are in for what some call a "ring of fire" eclipse on Friday, though it won't be visible on this side of the world.

Early Preakness forecast calls for sun, highs around 80 degrees

The 138th Preakness Stakes has come into the 10-day forecast window, and the early outlook is looking (mostly) ideal -- sunny skies with highs around 80 degrees.

More shower, storm chances with highs in mid-70s Thursday

More showers and storms are possible across the Baltimore area Thursday, with highs climbing to the mid-70s, according to the National Weather Service.

Strong storms passing through Wednesday afternoon; more by week's end

Storms are cropping up Wednesday afternoon as the core of a slow-moving low-pressure system passes through Virginia, and more are expected through the end of the week.

Scattered showers, highs in 60s forecast Wednesday

Another day of scattered rain showers is forecast in the Baltimore area with highs in the 60s, according to the National Weather Service.

Rains could bring localized flooding threats Tuesday evening

Tuesday is already Baltimore's rainiest day since at least April 19, and with heavier showers possibly to come, forecasters cautioned of possible localized flooding in the evening hours.

Showers, blustery winds forecast Tuesday with highs in lower 70s

Rain showers are likely in the Baltimore area Tuesday, with gusty winds and highs in the lower 70s in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

Astronomy lecture to explore Saturn's 'F Ring' and moons

A monthly astronomy lecture at Baltimore's Space Telescope Science Institute on Tuesday will delve into Saturn's active outermost ring, known as its F Ring.

Low-pressure system bringing gloomy, wet weather this week

The beautiful weekend weather just couldn't last. While clear, sunny skies remain over New England, a low-pressure system spinning up from the Southeast has brought clouds over the mid-Atlantic.