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Weekend Outlook: May 8-10, 2026

Severe to Extreme Drought Continues

Virtual SKYWARN Class June 8

This afternoon will be dry and seasonable after a chilly start. A warm front will lift across the area Saturday, accompanied by a chance of showers and thunderstorms along with rising temperatures for the weekend. The next potential for showers and thunderstorms will occur late Sunday ahead of an approaching cold front.

A recent update to the Drought Monitor has maintained widespread D2 (Severe Drought) conditions to the region. Additionally, D3 (Extreme Drought) conditions are now in place along the I-64 corridor.

NWS Baltimore/Washington is hosting a virtual SKYWARN class on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6 PM. Register using our Google Form at this link: https://forms.gle/73Dc2BniHW9nAeXQ6

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