***BREAKING NEWS***Record Challenging Temperatures Expected on Thursday

Well above normal temperatures for this time of the year are expected for a second day in a row for the Northeast and Delmarva region on Thursday. As an upper level ridge keeps cooler air to the north and southwesterly winds bring warmer air from the south, temperatures will continue to feel more like summer time weather than early March.

Predicted temperature anomalies for Thursday, March 10th.
Predicted temperature anomalies for Thursday, March 10th.

On Wednesday, several Northeastern states observed record breaking temperatures with major cities such as Albany, Boston, New York City, Baltimore, and Philadelphia setting new records with highs in the mid 70’s to low 80’s. Temperatures are expected to challenge records again on Thursday, with Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. most likely to observe temperatures ranging from the mid 70’s to low 80’s, well above normal for this time of the year. North of these cities, warm air will continue to stretch across the Northeast, although not quite warm enough to break any records.

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*** Thursday 10-Mar UPDATE *** Historic Flooding Event in Louisiana – Flood Threat Shifting Slowly East!

Major flash flooding is occurring from eastern Texas into Arkansas, parts of northwestern Mississippi, and Louisiana, where flash flood emergencies have been in effect since Wednesday.  The system responsible for the flooding is beginning to creep eastward with the flood threat shifting towards southeastern Louisiana and the rest of Mississippi. 
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Spring-like Warmth Proving Sweet for Maple Syrup Harvesters

Maple syrup production is booming thanks to an early transition to spring-like warmth, much to the joy of pancake and waffle connoisseurs across the nation.  Temperature records have been falling left and right for the past 3 months, causing the maple sap to flow freely.  How long will the “syrup season” last?
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