we've got marty bass in the outback and meteorologist bernadette woods. >>> yes. mixed clouds and sunshine. it's really warming up. we want to show you temperatures. at this hour already we're up to 77 in baltimore, 79 in easton and 73 along the water in ocean city. taking it a little closer we're ranging in the immediate area from 72 in westminster and bell hair to 77 in -- bel air. it's a strong storm. it is moving our way. for more on that we'll send it out to marty in the outback. >>> good afternoon. let's go back to radar. that's a big cold front moving our way. today 83. there will be a little cause and effect. these two air masses start shearing in. we've got a graphic for you. it's going to be a west to east gradation. once you get across the bay, there will not be difficulties at paul unless the dynamic changes later on. a slight risk means you need to be on your toes. meteorologist bernadette woods and wjz.com, watching the weather. 22-degree difference between today and tomorrow. so when do we get back to spring? bern has those details coming up. >>> ch

for more, here's meteorologist bernadette woods. >>> that's right. we did warm it up despite the clouds. let me show you radar. there are a couple of thunderstorms off to the northwest. they will skirt by parts of western maryland. we'll see better chance. let's take you back first. we had that rain yesterday. it kept a chill in the area. we're in the warm air. they also saw a few peeks of sunshine and then the wind started to pick up out of the south. with that southerly wind, not only are we warming up, the dew points are up. so it's feeling somewhat muggy. 74 in baltimore. 75 in d.c. right now. so far today that has been our high an the average sup to 70 degrees. we're above average. we'll romaine above average tomorrow before the cold front comes our way. this is the cold front out to the west. it's already caused severe weather yesterday on the southern side and is again today. then it moves our way for tomorrow. when that happens what we're expecting is a mix of clouds and sunshine. when the front arrives, there's a chance for not only thunders

wjz is live with first warn weather meteorologist bob turk and bernadette woods tracking live doppler radar for us. >> a very warm afternoon. temperatures reaching 80 plus in many places. take a look we have some thunderstorms way out to the west around the cumberland area. they did have some activity out there. you can see it all moving up towards pennsylvania right now. so for the time being really nothing across the baltimore area. flintstone moving up to breeswood in pennsylvania. not to baltimore right now. that little area of thunderstorms continues to head off to the northeast rather quickly around 45 miles an hour. locally across much of the state partly cloudy skies, very, very warm temperatures and with high dew points a lot of moisture, we still have the chance overgetting some severe thunderstorms later this evening. bernadette woods joins me now for a look at the advisories that are going into effect already even into late tonight. bern. >> that's right. severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for western parts of the state. washington and allegheny counties. but we also h

and bernadette woods is in the first warning weather center. >> good afternoon. yes the system to the west. look at the temperatures around the region. we're warming up this afternoon and compared to yesterday. the front is and 66 and 68 in dc. now doppler radar. spotty showers. nothing out of this. but not that far away there is more to the system. >> you saw the big returns and out over the upper tennessee valley. that's going to be coming our way in the next 24 hours and bring us impact on wednesday. a low and a front. considering the weather we had in here last thursday, there is a possibility of getting storms towards our area. weir neo-a risk box. and that's something we'll watch tomorrow. the storms were passing through the area with just mornings what we know and what did happen. tornados did come out of the sky. we take the storm advisories seriously and monitor for you and. and detail on rain. now back to you. >> thank you we're going to change to cbs and coverage from washington, dc. >> first of all someone who will go down as one of the pinest secreta

meteorologist bernadette woods and bob turk are tracking showers now. >> partly cloudy, kind of warm. pretty humid out here but look out to the west. that's where the action is particularly in portions of washington and allegheny county. it's all moving up to the north. north and northeast. cumberland you have showers and storms in your region. west virginia, a brief little shower. heaviest stuff by pennsylvania. more developing this evening and that's why we still have a chance in the baltimore area. most of the area area, in fact west of the bay is getting showers and maybe gusty thunderstorm activity. bernadette woods has a look at that advisory in effect. >> a severe thunderstorm watch is officially in effect for washington and allegheny counties in of the if you take a look at this map you know that coastal flood advisory in effect for the western shore counties because the southerly winds are starting to pick up through the high tide cycle overnight. about one to two feet on average. here's the storm when we open it up. it extends way down to the southwest and that's where this

bob turk and meteorologist bernadette woods has the forecast. >>> take a look at the temperatures. it's been a mild afternoon. the sun did help. 73 now. 67 ocean city and 70. the dew point is at 60 but that's going to be increasing over the next day or two. we have a lot of rain out to the west once again along the frontal boundary. it will get through here late, late tomorrow night. we'll have warm humid conditions and a chance of more showers and yes some thundershowers. what about the risk of severe weather? we'll have a look at that? >> the storm predisix system has parts of maryland for a slight risk of severe storms tomorrow. the thing is this is the first in this three-tier system. this means there's a decent chance of severe weather. damaging hail. if any watches or warnings come out, we'll let you know. back to you. >>> still ahead, food labor confusion. what does natural really mean. noon the in healthwatch a closer look at what you're buying. >>> an incredible honor for a maryland teacher. i'm jessica kartalija at urbana high school in frederick. that story next. >>> ano

and bernadette woods right now. good afternoon. >> good afternoon. we'll take you to doppler radar and show you the rain that's moving out of here. let's take you back an hour or so. there were passes of heavier rain. that is slowing edging its way out. with the rain around take a look at temperatures. this is the damage it has done t is 48 degrees. compared to yesterday, that's a 30-degree swing. cooler today. dress appropriately but we have more warm air coming our way. and something else to go along with that. here is marty. >> and. >> we'll bust into some sun tomorrow. a big weekend coming up. this is mother's day weekend. we want to you note that the jet stream will be placed in close proximity to maryland. we're thinking you know to the end of the weekend. and not necessarily wet conditions but not picture- perfect. what we want to do is put into the back of the mind the best time of the weekend is earlier than later. again due to the proximity of the jet stream. in between now and then we have pleasant weather coming our way. >>> the o's got o

let's check in with piece bernadette woods. >> the timing of the rain so far has been pretty good. it held off to last night, got out of here today. and we did see the sunshine for most of the day. there are more showers popping up. and they are drifting out to the southeast. couple of these batches will make their way across maryland. especially happening to the northwest of pennsylvania. a couple of different chances for showers. but not all-day rain events. and we will have your mother's day forecast coming up. >> more live racing could be coming to maryland. pen national wants to bring racing. they haven't had a live race track at prince george's county in almost three years. they hope to host 54 days there. well, they risked their lives every day. and today, some volunteer firefighters were honored for their work. duracell, the battery company, held for volunteers. and ravens. >>> still good to be out here in the community to see these guys. and looking into the faces of people that are out there. and they're really saving lives and doing a lot of things for the community. and

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. >>> bernadette woods is here now. what a beautiful day.on't think it gets much better than this. >> it really was. noticed by so many people. you were out at events today. so many events going out this morning. everyone got a chance to enjoy those. showers held off. >> it was great. i had the pleasure of emceeing the mothers of drunk driving 5 k walk. great turnout. and other events. >> barbecue here at the station for suzanne. >> for suzanne collins going away. going to miss her. >> a great day all around. showers came in later in the day. we'll show you on doppler radar most have moved out of maryland. we had a few that came through, probably dampened a couple of events. the most part, the day was dry. backing it up a couple of hours, here's how they formed off to the northwest. made their way southeast through maryland and now leaving us. there is more off to the west of us. we're in an unsettled weather pattern. we're dealing with this round through tomorrow. before we get to tomorrow, the winds are becoming light tonight, and could se

with more on that bernadette woods is joining me. >> maryland is once again in a slight risk area forossible severe storms tomorrow. it is not all of maryland but a good portion of maryland. as we head through the late afternoon and evening tomorrow any thunderstorm that gets going could get to the point where it produces damaging winds or hail or maybe more. if any watches or warnings come out we'll let you know about it. bob will have the rest of the five-day forecast and everything else coming up shortly. >> thank you. >>> head of the class, a frederick teacher named the national teacher of the year. jessica talked to students about what makes their teacher so special. >> reporter: in frederick county michelle share is in a class of her own. the white house just named the 14-year classroom veteran 2011 national teacher of the year. >> she invests all her time and energy into education. >> reporter: her colleague jerry walker nominated her. >> it was difficult not go on too long. she is just truly the epitome of an excellent teacher. she just knows how to teach. >> reporter: she is

bob turk and meteorologist bernadette woods are updating the forecast for us.ernadette, i hear there is that sunshine out there. >> it's mixing with the clouds. and seems so bright after the gray morning. tomorrow, expect more sunshine. it's going to start ought the day with more skies. temperatures will be in the 50s. okay. 40s as we start out the day. then as we head through the afternoon, we warm up more so than today. we're going to get into the upper 60s for our highs. and then start to drop again for tomorrow night. >>> it's going to clear out to be very chilly tonight. back around the low 40s, many spots. it will be cool in the morning. tomorrow, sun. and a few clouds. 66, 40. another cold night tomorrow night. 67. maybe a brief shower friday. saturday looks like partly cloudy. 72. a chance of a shower. 71 on sunday. and partly cloudy. 72. these temperatures very close to average for this time of year. so we will finally get at least near normal. >> that will be nice. in today's energy saver, save water by scraping dishes before loading them. most washer