July Discobs 2026

[Eskimo Joe]

45 minutes ago, mappy said:

Sun seems more like actual sun and not a weird apocalyptic sun, this morning. Had to make a call about going to Hershey today, smoke looks to start clearing up there midday and storms not until way later, so we’re going. 

Have fun, check out the road runners in the zoo!

[MN Transplant]

The rain that fell last week around DC wasn’t enough to keep up with climo.  DCA now -7.44” ytd.

[mappy]

21 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said:

Have fun, check out the road runners in the zoo!

Thanks! We have season passes and always walk through Zoo America to say hi to the animals 

[snowfan]

[dailylurker]

I'm about 3 miles into my hike here in Crownsville. When i first started about 80 minutes ago I could smell it and it looked nasty. Now the sun is breaking out and the smoke is thinning out.

[Mrs.J]

Not at home but heard my Capital Weather lightning detected near my location go off this morning at 4:15. Looked at radar to see my house getting hit with a very nice robust cell followed by another one. Picked up .61” from that early morning round. 

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[Eskimo Joe]

23 minutes ago, snowfan said:

North side of a stationary front can mean

[yoda]

2 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said:

North side of a stationary front can mean

That's from 7am lol

[yoda]

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
923 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

.A slow-moving front will interact with a very humid airmass in
place to result in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon and evening.

MDZ501-502-509-510-WVZ503-504-182130-
/O.NEW.KLWX.FA.A.0009.260718T1600Z-260719T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-Western
Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
923 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 2 AM EDT LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Allegany and Garrett Counties in Maryland, and Mineral
  County in West Virginia.

* WHEN...From noon today through 2 AM EDT late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
  crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - High humidity coupled with a slow-moving front is expected to
    result in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms this
    afternoon and evening. Localized rainfall rates of up to 2
    inches per hour, with isolated totals of 3 to 6 inches are
    possible.
  - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
    and preparedness information.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

[nw baltimore wx]

Nice thunderstorm this morning. 0.42”

[WxUSAF]

Come on mama nature, flood me 

[dailylurker]

I'm literally standing somewhere exactly like the flash flood watch is describing. Bacon Ridge run (fresh waster spring 200 feet upstream) it was dry last time i was through here. It's super tropical out here. Flood me.

[SolidIcewx]

9 minutes ago, dailylurker said:

I'm literally standing somewhere exactly like the flash flood watch is describing. Bacon Ridge run (fresh waster spring 200 feet upstream) it was dry last time i was through here. It's super tropical out here. Flood me.

Out this morning myself on a hike

[Eskimo Joe]

Today is my first day off in almost a month. I've got a Lord of the Rings concert in Baltimore tonight, and we're getting wings at the Dive beforehand. Naturally, we're staring at a busy weather day. 

[BlizzardNole]

1 hour ago, Eskimo Joe said:

Today is my first day off in almost a month. I've got a Lord of the Rings concert in Baltimore tonight, and we're getting wings at the Dive beforehand. Naturally, we're staring at a busy weather day. 

That concert indoors?  I know there's another concert at Ravens stadium tonight and that could get interesting with big t-storms.

85/78 here with the blue sky starting to show with southerly winds pushing the smoke out.

[Eskimo Joe]

2 minutes ago, BlizzardNole said:

That concert indoors?  I know there's another concert at Ravens stadium tonight and that could get interesting with big t-storms.

85/78 here with the blue sky starting to show with southerly winds pushing the smoke out.

It's inside, but I have bad luck of getting recalled for work when I finally get a date day with the wife.

[mappy]

1 hour ago, WxUSAF said:

Come on mama nature, flood me 

Drive north where it’s pouring in Hershey. So we’re at Troegs until it stops haha 

[nw baltimore wx]

1 hour ago, SolidIcewx said:

Out this morning myself on a hike

Make sure you check for ticks!

[SnowtoRain]

Nice morning for a bike ride. 0.22" this morning. 3.87" for the month.

[Eskimo Joe]

10 minutes ago, mappy said:

Drive north where it’s pouring in Hershey. So we’re at Troegs until it stops haha 

Their meadow tea is amazing. 

[WxUSAF]

Second heavy rain meso issued by WPC

Mesoscale Precipitation Discussion 0766
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
1128 AM EDT Sat Jul 18 2026

Areas affected...portions of the coastal Mid-Atlantic

Concerning...Heavy rainfall...Flash flooding possible

Valid 181528Z - 182128Z

Summary...A couple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy
rainfall are expected into late this afternoon.  Hourly rain
amounts to 2.5" are possible, which could lead to flash flooding
in urban areas.

Discussion...A thermal boundary extends through portions of the
Mid-Atlantic States.  Near the boundary, showers and thunderstorms
are showing some slight backbuilding character while moving
northeast into New York City.  Precipitable water values are
1.4-2".  MU CAPE is 500-5000 J/kg across the region, with the
maximum on the Eastern Shore.  Effective bulk shear is ~40 kts.

One bout of heavy rainfall in the very near term is expected
across southeast NY and portions of CT, while later development is
expected to the southwest which should ride up the boundary back
into the Tri-State area.  Hourly rain amounts to 2.5" are possible
either from backbuilding, cell training, or mesocyclone formation.
 This would be most problematic in urban areas. 

[SolidIcewx]

Nova starting to clear out based on satellite 

[pazzo83]

DCA at 88/77 - bleh.

[EastCoast NPZ]

5 hours ago, AnEndlessMaze said:

Still purple with AQI of 213 here 

It'll make the lack of storms today more memorable.

[George BM]

90/77 at IAD.

[midatlanticweather]

Some clearing but hazy skies. 
The air is THICK! Temp is 88 and the humidity is at 80% here in Purcellville! 
Instant sweat factory! LOL!

[SnowtoRain]

93.4/83 sultry 

[JakkelWx]

90/80