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Memorial Day 2022: Best Time To Hit The Road In Maryland
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MARYLAND — Memorial Day Weekend is quick approaching and AAA predicts that greater than 800,000 Marylanders might be touring to vacation locations greater than 50 miles away, whether or not they’re hitting the highway, hopping on a aircraft or catching a practice.
Final 12 months 762,710 individuals in Maryland traveled for the vacation, AAA reported.
“Regardless of record-high fuel costs, 35 million People – together with greater than 730,000 Marylanders – are anticipated to hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend,” stated Ragina Cooper Ali, spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic in Maryland and Washington, D.C., in a information launch. “Our roadways might be as crowded as they’ve been over the vacation since pre-pandemic, however airports, practice stations and bus depots may even be extraordinarily busy, so vacationers ought to plan accordingly.”
When’s the perfect time to depart?
Of the people who find themselves touring, AAA predicts that 90 % might be driving.
For these vacationers, AAA advises getting a car inspection to make sure your automotive can deal with the journey, ensuring your AAA membership is legitimate, packing an emergency equipment and leaving at an off-peak time.
“We all know Marylanders are desperate to kick off summer season by loading up the automotive and hitting the highway for Memorial Day weekend,” stated Maryland Division of Transportation Motor Automobile Administrator Chrissy Nizer, in AAA’s information launch. “We proceed to remind motorists to decelerate, drive sober and take driving critically. The choices you make behind the wheel are a matter of life and dying for you, your passengers and all who share the highway with you.”
Listed here are the instances they assume would be the greatest, and the worst, to go out to your vacation spot this weekend.
Thursday
Worst: 1 to eight p.m.
Greatest: Earlier than 6 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
Friday
Worst: midday to 7 p.m.
Greatest: Earlier than 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
Saturday
Worst: 1 to six p.m.
Greatest: Earlier than 10 a.m.
Sunday
Worst: 1 to 4 p.m.
Greatest: Earlier than 10 a.m.
Monday
Worst: 1 to 4 p.m.
Greatest: Earlier than 11 a.m.
Suggestions for flying this Memorial Day
“Whereas the rise in auto journey is notable given the ache on the pump, a pointy leap in air journey and journey by different modes of transportation suggests fuel costs could also be motivating some vacationers to think about options to driving,” stated Ali.
For those who’ll be heading to an airport this weekend, be sure that to examine your flight data earlier than you permit to ensure nothing has modified or been delayed, AAA recommends. You also needs to get there early, perceive safety procedures and tips, and if attainable keep away from busy journey instances (which is Thursday this 12 months, AAA stated).
“Whether or not you’ll be driving, flying or taking another mode of transportation over the vacation weekend, planning forward is essential to making sure your greatest journey expertise,” Ali stated.
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Maryland Weather: Be on Alert for Isolated Severe Thunderstorms
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BALTIMORE – Scattered showers will give way to mostly cloudy skies Sunday, with a chance for isolated severe storms.
Expect overnight lows in the 70s after a warm air mass moved through. A cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
Maryland
Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Moving in From West
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BALTIMORE – Severe storms have been plaguing western Maryland this afternoon. They are on the move east and will push into Carroll County near the 6pm hour. These storms have a history of producing winds capable of downing trees. We are also seeing heavy rain and lightning.
Most of the activity will push north and south of the forecast area surrounding Baltimore with the marine layer or stable air mass keeping the severe weather west of the mountain regions.
The warm front associated with the severe weather is bring warm, humid air in overnight. Expect overnight lows in the low 70s with scattered showers and isolated severe storms.
A secondary cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
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How to watch Maryland football vs. UConn
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Maryland football is back and kicks off its season at home against UConn on Saturday.
The Terps will take on the Huskies for first time since 2013, when Maryland won, 32-21. The Terps are coming off an 8-5 season, in which they won their third straight bowl game, while UConn is coming off a disappointing 3-9 season and looking to play spoiler on the road.
With a victory, Maryland will move its week one winning streak to five games.
The numbers
Maryland: 0-0
UConn: 0-0
All-time series: Maryland leads, 2-1
DraftKings Sportsbook line: Maryland -19.5, O/U 44.5
How to watch and listen
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 12 p.m. ET
Where: SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
TV: Fox Sports 1 — Connor Onion (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst)
Radio: 105.7 FM (Balt) / 980 AM (DC) – Johnny Holliday (play-by-play), Steve Suter (analyst), LaMont Jordan (sideline)
Streaming: Fox Sports
Catch up before the game
Previewing Maryland football’s season opener against UConn
Predictions for Maryland football’s 2024 season: Top players, bold takes and more
Breaking down every game on Maryland football’s schedule
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