Radar N Respawns Weather

07/17/2026

Just got in from walking the dog here in Pasadena, and I can confirm that it is BAD out. If you are able, it's one of those days you should stay inside as much as possible. If you must go out, if you have some sort of N95 or equivalent mask, it would be worth taking it with you. The air reminded me of the air in the neighborhood after the 4th of July fireworks. Stay safe today everyone, and don't forget your inhaler if you have one!

Poor air quality can be expected today due to smoke originating from Canadian wildfires. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible in the Allegheny Highlands and central Shenandoah Valley. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday into Saturday evening. The front will push south of the area on Sunday, resulting in cooler conditions.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July everyone! And Happy 250th Birthday America! Just wanted to let everyone know that the NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center Has elevated our area to an Enhanced risk (3 out of 5) of severe storms today. Storms should develop to our west this afternoon and move east throughout the late afternoon/early evening. The main risk is severe winds, with the area highlighted in orange having the highest risk of 60+ mph wind gusts. Stay weather aware while out and about today, and keep an eye on local fireworks displays that may be impacted by any severe weather that does occur. Have a safe day and enjoy your weekend!

-Rads

06/14/2026

NWS Sterling has activated the SkyWarn network for the storms this evening. If anyone has any reports to pass along, feel free to ping me!

06/14/2026

The Watch I mentioned earlier just dropped for areas WEST of the Bay. I expect this to spread eastward as the day progresses.

06/14/2026

Mesoscale Discussion just issued a few minutes ago. While this isn’t my target area for the more severe weather, this at least solidifies the potential for severe storms prior to the influence of the cool air coming off the bay. Severe Thunderstorm Watch seems to be forthcoming. Stay safe everyone.

06/13/2026

Was just looking at the forecast for tomorrow and it looks like it might be an interesting weather day. Stay tuned for more information from the SPC as the day moves along, but be prepared for severe weather tomorrow if you have any plans to be out and about. Better to be prepared ahead of time, just in case.

Some tips based on the weather from the last few days:

We’ve had a LOT of instances of trees down the last few days across the state. I even saw an article this morning of someone who unfortunately passed away while hiking due to a tree falling on them. Always make sure someone knows where you’re going, and what time to expect you back.

Ensure your flashlight batteries work, your back up phone batteries are charged, and try and keep your phone charged as much as possible, especially while traveling.

Ensure your vehicle has more than enough gas to get you to your destination and back. If not, plan ahead to stop and get gas in your vehicle. I know times are tough right now for everyone and gas is expensive, but you don’t want to get stranded somewhere and have to rely on someone else for assistance. Planning ahead is always the best option.

Stay safe out there everyone and stay weather aware.

06/11/2026

Good morning all. The next few days will be hot, with the potential for record high temperatures for early June, which unfortunately will also include extreme humidity. Please use caution if you must be outdoors and be aware of the symptoms of heat related illness. There’s also a potential today (Thursday) and tomorrow for severe thunderstorms, with strong wind gusts being the main threat. Stay weather aware, and use caution while driving, high winds and heavy rain can easily knock down trees and power lines.

Also, one small little note. I recently got into a discussion with another local weather page who decided to call out a potential tornado with little data or information to back up their claims. Be sure to only get your weather alerts from authoritative sources. Some pages like to fabricate claims to boost their page visibility while claiming they are providing information to the public. Only National Weather Service meteorologists are authorized to issue watches and warnings, and confirm the incidence of a tornado. Some pages may claim they are accurate and providing helpful information, but always take this information with a grain of salt, as they are using the same information as the NWS has, but with far less data to back up their claims.

03/29/2026

Good morning everyone. We are in store for a beautiful spring weekend, even if it's been a bit chilly this morning! Thankfully, there is no severe weather on the horizon for the foreseeable future.

I know I don't post much, but my birthday is on Tuesday, and I just wanted to humbly put into the universe that if anyone wants to help me celebrate as a thank you, or even just out of the kindness of your heart, I would really appreciate anything you're willing to give. I am trying to save up for a new saltwater fish tank, so any help would be greatly appreciated! You can donate directly to me using my PayPal at the link below, or by searching for radarnrespawns. Thanks for much for following me for the last year. It means a lot! Happy Spring!

-Rads

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03/16/2026

Good morning all. As expected, a Tornado Watch has been issued for much of Maryland. A line of storms with embedded tornados is already forming to our southwest, near Culpepper, Virginia. Please stay weather aware today, and stay tuned, I may be going live soon.

Stay safe everyone.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for all of our forecast area through 7 pm. Please remain weather aware and have multiple ways to get warnings!

03/15/2026

Update on tomorrows severe weather risk.

Good morning everyone. The SPC has increased the risk for severe weather in Central Maryland and the DMV to a Moderate risk, which is level 4 out of 5. This risk is rare for Maryland, but is even more rare for March. One thing to note, the SPC mentions a risk for strong, long track tornados, which is a significant note as this is very rare for the area.

I implore everyone to be weather aware tomorrow late morning into early afternoon and have multiple ways to receive any warnings issued from the NWS. Take preparations today, charge any battery backups you may have, change batteries in your flashlights, and prepare for the potential for power outages. This is starting to look like a real potential for a historic day for severe weather in the state. Please take this seriously.