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Rachael Jay

Rachael Jay is a First Alert Meteorologist who joined the WJZ team in November 2024. The Maryland native came to WJZ from NBC Connecticut after stops in Norfolk, Virginia, and Waterloo, Iowa.

Rachael is a graduate of Penn State University's meteorology program (we are!). She earned the title of Certified Broadcast Meteorologist from the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Within the AMS, she has volunteered her time as a member of the Board for Early Career Professionals.

Her work in the digital and social media spaces led to her being hand-picked by the AMS to join the Board for Digital Meteorologists.

Jay hopes that her work on-air and online will help to make science more accessible and enjoyable to those who may come across it - and spark or even reignite interest in science for a wider audience. She also hopes to inspire young girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Classic fall weather for Maryland to enjoy through the weekend

Beautiful fall weather across Maryland will continue right into the weekend.

Oct 23

Maryland to enjoy nicest fall weekend weather of season yet

Abundant sun, pleasantly cool temperatures, and dry weather will make for a supreme fall weekend across the state.

Oct 23

Showers and storms Friday evening, Colder air expected this weekend

Showers and storms storms this evening, followed by a chilly and breezy Saturday, have prompted WJZ First Alert Weather Days.

Oct 16

Storms, wind and fall chill impact Maryland through the weekend

Friday and Saturday are both First Alert Weather Days.

Oct 16

Isaias to bring Maryland heavy rain, stormy weather Sunday

Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day across Maryland for periods of windswept rain and possible thunderstorms.

Oct 9

Beautiful weather ahead of possible Isaias impacts Sunday

Gorgeous fall weather continues through Friday. Clouds thicken Saturday ahead of rainy and breezy weather Sunday,

Oct 9

Pleasant fall weather gives to rain late in the weekend

Sunday is a Possible First Alert Weather Day, due to rain impacting outdoor events.

Oct 8

Crisp, comfortable and bright fall weather this week across Maryland

The chance of rain doesn't return until later this weekend.

Oct 7

Summer-like heat returns to Maryland late week, weekend rain chances

A round of summer-like heat settles into Maryland on Thursday into Friday.

Oct 1

Nor'easter eases away from Maryland, warmer weather returns this week

Skies eventually brighten this week as temperatures rise

Sep 29

A coastal storm brings wind and rain through the weekend

It's a First Alert Weather Weekend due to nor'easter impacts

Sep 26

Nor'easter to bring weather impacts to Maryland this weekend

Friday's nice weather across Maryland will give way to wet and windy conditions this weekend from a strengthening nor'easter.

Sep 25

Nor'easter to bring Maryland some weather impacts into the weekend

Gusty winds, cooler than average temperatures, and a few spotty showers are possible for Maryland as a powerful nor'easter moves up the eastern seaboard.

Sep 25

Offshore storm to bring Maryland gusty winds, cool temperatures

Below normal temperatures continue leading into the weekend

Sep 23

Steady rain continues into Tuesday evening across Maryland

Rain will begin to taper Wednesday morning

Sep 22