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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).

The coolest morning since early June is in Maryland's forecast

The prettiest stretch of weather in months has begun in Maryland.

Sep 14

Few showers overnight into the weekend

Humidity and rain/storm chances return for the weekend, but it won't be a washout

Sep 11

Spotty showers this evening across Maryland with more storms likely overnight

Showers and storms develop, some with heavy rain due to humidity

Sep 10

Heating up, with a chance of Thursday storms in Maryland

Behind the rain, cooler weather will return to the state.

Sep 8

Low shower, storm chance Friday evening to start holiday weekend in Maryland

A few showers, possibly a storm, are possible Friday night into Saturday morning. Quieter weather is expected for most of the holiday weekend.

Sep 4

Intense heat eases for Wednesday, storm chances remain

A few strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday evening. Expect several days of intense humidity and high heat. Strong storms become more likely Wednesday through Friday.