Residents across Baltimore and the Washington, D.C., area are looking at a mix of conditions, with storms, heat, and a cooling relief towards the weekend. In the latest update from the National Weather Service Baltimore, the stalled front over the region is holding firm, setting the stage for another bout of evening showers and possible urban flooding.
For the early birds catching the sunrise, while dry conditions prevail this morning, temperatures hovering from the upper 60s to the mid-70s could see patches of fog. However, winds from the southwest are expected to fend off any widespread fog formation. As the day heats up, the real action kicks in post-lunchtime, with the development of showers west of the area.
Commuters should be aware of potential disruptions with Tuesday's evening rush likely to coincide with the onset of rampant showers and thunderstorms, especially around the I-95 corridor. Boasting gusty wins and possible heavy downpours, these storms, as mentioned by the National Weather Service, could "result in widespread light to moderate rain that last for most of the night." Additionally, those very rains might continue into the dawn of Wednesday, as the front lingers and the showers give their final act.
Looking forward, Wednesday and Thursday won't stray from the established weather pattern, with scattered storms predicted to fire up across the area, bringing a repeat of potentially heavy rainfall. The troubled skies aren't expected to clear until Thursday night when a cold front is slated to sweep through, pushing the week's storms off stage and welcoming in a drier, calmer Friday. Temperatures will start to cool off post-front, dropping to the 60s in most areas, with a slightly warmer low 70s along and east of I-95.
Mariners in the central Chesapeake Bay should beware that Small Craft Advisory conditions persisted into the early hours of Tuesday. While the winds have calmed since the morning, unsettled weather throughout the afternoon could churn the waters with forceful gusts and lightning strikes. The looming cold front for Thursday promises to shift the winds and, eventually, bring tranquility to the waterways heading into the weekend.
