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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).

Chance of needed rain increases across Maryland heading into the weekend

The chance of rain will be greatest on Saturday.

Apr 22

Freeze Warning in effect early Tuesday morning across much of Maryland

A freeze warning is in effect 2 a.m. until 10 a.m. Tuesday for most of Maryland for frost and freeze conditions.

Apr 20

Springlike day in Maryland Sunday before a warmup this week

Sunday will be slightly cooler before much warmer air returns this upcoming week

Apr 12

Cool start to week across Maryland before weekend warmup

Temperatures will drop below normal for the next few days across Maryland, but it will warm up by the end of the week.

Apr 6

Plummeting temperatures follow Monday's severe storms in Maryland

St. Patrick's Day will be cold and windy with wind-chills staying in the 20s and lower 30s through the afternoon.

Mar 16

A few showers later Sunday before severe storms in Maryland

Sunday starts out quietly in Maryland before a few showers start during the afternoon. Severe weather is expected on Monday.

Mar 15

Maryland near record warmth coming, storms return Wednesday

Wednesday is a Possible First Alert Weather Day.

Mar 9

Rain tapers off overnight, followed by foggy conditions across Maryland

A milder week before colder temperatures return next weekend

Feb 15

Bitter cold this week in Maryland with potential weekend storm in the forecast

It's one of the coldest weeks in years in Maryland, and there's a chance of another storm this weekend.

Jan 27

Winter storm brings heavy snow, ice and dangerous cold to Baltimore Sunday

Maryland will continue to see heavy snowfall Sunday morning, with possible rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour. Conditions could change to sleet and freezing rain around mid-morning.