Riders on the Storm

 At the Balmer Banner, A nor’easter is brewing off the East Coast. Here’s what Marylanders need to know.

A strong nor’easter is developing off the East Coast. While forecasts suggest that the worst of the storm could miss Maryland, the National Weather Service said that a lot about the storm’s path and strength remains uncertain.

The low-pressure system is expected to stay off the coast of the Carolinas in the next few days, said Katherine Humphrey, a meteorologist for the weather service’s Baltimore /Washington office. The Baltimore region likely won’t see a lot of rain, but there’s potential for coastal flooding along the Chesapeake Bay, Humphrey said.

Nor’easters are strong storms that develop off the coast between Georgia and New England. They are usually more common from mid-fall to mid-spring and can produce major snowstorms during the winter. The storm will likely peak this weekend, though its exact path is still unclear.

The Eastern Shore, including Ocean City, could see some flooding. A coastal flood warning is in effect from 4 p.m. Wednesday through 4 a.m. Friday. People heading to Ocean City for the sold-out Ocean’s Calling Festival, which runs Friday to Sunday, should keep a close eye on the weather.

In the Baltimore and Washington regions, sunshine and dry conditions are expected to break through Thursday after several days of steady rain.

We didn't see the sun today, but it didn't rain any more after almost 2 inches in the previous two day, and it's been windy the whole time, and likely to get worse. The tides are ridiculously high, and predicted to rise more. 

The good news is that it should move stuff around on the beach, and wash teeth out of the cliffs.