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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).

Gradual drop in temperature, wetter weather across Maryland

It will be feeling more like winter by the end of the week.

Nov 12

Much colder air blows into Maryland later this week

Plan on a colder and wetter end to the workweek.

Nov 11

Cooler, brighter weather is in the weekend forecast across Maryland

It's going to be a spectacular fall weekend.

Nov 6

A few rounds of wet weather through Friday across Maryland

A few rounds of showers and potential thunderstorms are possible through Friday morning.

Nov 5

Dry stretch ends as rain moves in Wednesday night

We enjoyed another beautiful day before rain returns overnight

Nov 4

Cooler for Halloween weekend in Maryland

A nice and cool Halloween weekend is expected after a very warm end to the work week

Oct 30

Warmer through Friday across Maryland, nice Halloween weekend

Unseasonably warm weather will impact Maryland through Friday afternoon.

Oct 29

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