Maryland
Chilly, windy weather in Maryland Monday, rain to return Tuesday
Cold weather and gusty winds will be the big story across Maryland Monday. Rain will return Tuesday afternoon and evening.
After the rain departs early Wednesday, clouds linger Wednesday into Thursday.
Gusty winds Monday across Maryland
After an incredibly windy Sunday across the state with gusts ranging from 45 mph to 60 mph, we’re gearing up for another day of gusty winds Monday. Wind gusts throughout today won’t be quite as strong in the 25 to 35 mph range.
Despite plenty of sunshine Monday, high temperatures will only reach the upper 40s to near 50°. Wind-chills throughout Monday will stay in the 30s and 40s.
Rain returns Tuesday afternoon in Maryland
Get ready for a gloomy stretch of weather that begins Tuesday. Periods of light to moderate rain are likely across central and eastern Maryland Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night. Clouds continue Wednesday into Thursday before another system brings us more light to moderate rain Friday into Saturday.
Tuesday will start dry and chilly across Maryland with early morning temperatures in the 20s and 30s. Clouds quickly thicken Tuesday morning with temperatures climbing into the 40s. Showers and pockets of light to steady rain will break out across the area after 1 p.m. Tuesday. This light to moderate rain will continue through the evening commute and into Tuesday night. Rainfall totals will range between 0.25″ and 0.33″. As of now, winter weather in the form of wet snowflakes and/or sleet should not be a problem within the WJZ viewing area.
Steady rain should exit the area just before the morning commute begins on Wednesday. Some residual damp streets and sidewalks are possible, but the weather should be drying out. Don’t expect much sunshine Wednesday or Thursday with mostly cloudy to cloudy skies not budging with highs in the lower 50s.
Another storm system pushes in from the west Friday into Saturday with more light to moderate rain across the area. This will also usher in some milder weather Friday morning, with temperatures starting off in the lower 60s. As a cold front crosses the area, cooler air will filter in later Friday into Saturday.
Leonid meteor shower peaks
Early this week, the Leonid meteor shower will peak. Only up to 10-15 meteors per hour will be visible under ideal conditions. The shower peaks on Monday night. Viewing conditions should be decent earlier in the night before increasing clouds obscure viewing conditions before dawn Tuesday.
A Maryland man was sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for selling fake nursing licenses, diplomas and transcripts, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Maryland.
Patrick Nwaokwu, 55, of Laurel, was sentenced to 21 months, to be followed by two years of probation for the wire fraud scheme, court officials said.
Under a plea agreement, Nwaokwu admitted to conspiring with others to sell fake nursing diplomas and educational transcripts. He also helped the buyers fraudulently obtain nursing licensures that they needed to get jobs in the healthcare field, according to court documents.
Nwaokwu engaged in the scheme through multiple schools, including a Virginia nursing school and Palm Beach School of Nursing in Florida, court documents show. As a result, Nwaokwu and his partners caused more than $1.5 million in damages.
Fake nursing license scheme
According to court documents, Nwaokwu started conspiring with Musa Bangura, 67, of Manassas, Virginia, in 2018 to recruit potential buyers who were looking to obtain nursing degrees.
He sold the buyers fake documents, which falsely claimed that the buyer had completed the necessary courses and clinical training at nursing school to obtain a degree, court documents said. The nursing schools named on the documents were no longer licensed.
Nwaokwu, Bangura and other co-conspirators backdated the fake documents to make it appear that the buyer attended the school before it lost licensure, according to court documents.
Court documents show that between 2018 and July 2021, Nwaokwu also conspired with Jhanah Napolean, 50, of West Palm Beach County, Florida, and Geralda Adrien, 56, of Broward County, Florida, to sell fake RN and LPN degrees from the Palm Beach School of Nursing to people in Maryland.
Nwaokwu charged about $17,000 for the RN degrees and between $6,000 and $10,000 for LPN degrees, court documents claim.
He allegedly told the buyers to list Palm Beach Nursing School on their National Council Licensure Examination but to leave their graduation date blank so it could be backdated. This would make it seem as though the student graduated from the school before it lost its licensure.
By providing the fake documents, Nwaokwu and his co-conspirators helped buyers obtain fake licenses from state-licensed agencies, including the Maryland Board of Nursing, ultimately helping them gain employment in the field, according to court documents.
The scheme allowed unqualified candidates to apply and practice nursing, exposing patients across the state to potential risk of death, injury or serious harm, court officials said.
Bangura was previously sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for his role in the scheme, according to court officials.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 27, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 27 drawing
18-31-33-36-62, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 27 drawing
Midday: 8-0-7
Evening: 2-4-3
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 27 drawing
Midday: 6-6-2-1
Evening: 2-5-6-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 27 drawing
Midday: 7-0-5-0-2
Evening: 9-9-9-1-8
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 27 drawing
9 a.m.: 06
1 p.m.: 10
6 p.m.: 08
11 p.m.: 12
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 27 drawing
08-16-34-38-39, Bonus: 04
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning MultiMatch numbers from April 27 drawing
01-15-17-41-42-43
Check MultiMatch payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 27 drawing
20-31-33-44-65, Powerball: 19
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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