The Baltimore area is experiencing variable weather conditions, and It is forecast to track a low-pressure system across the Carolinas, which is expected to weaken by Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC, another low may develop off the coast later in the week, and residents should brace for a backdoor cold front slated for Saturday, with strong high pressure following in its wake.
Today, the low-pressure system hovering over west-central North Carolina will continue its northwestern trek, possibly bringing rain showers that could accumulate up to half an inch along I-66 and areas north through tonight. South of I-66, rain amounts are expected to be between a quarter and half an inch, with the chance of isolated rainfalls reaching one and a half inches. As for temperatures, they will range from the near 60s in the highest elevations to the upper 70s closer to the Chesapeake Bay.
Wednesday and into the evening, showers and a few rumbles of thunder might persist as a result of the low-pressure system moving over the southern Appalachians and mid-level energy influx from the north. "Additional rain amounts could average one half to one inch with isolated 2 to 3 inch amounts," warns the National Weather Service. Thursday anticipates a possible decline in adverse weather, with partial clearing skies from west to east in the afternoon.
The low-pressure effect also extends to aviation and marine considerations. The National Weather Service cautions that patchy drizzle and showers could lead to IFR conditions at the terminals today, particularly near CHO, mainly between 12z to 18z and again tonight. For mariners, a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect through early Wednesday morning, with north to northeast winds predicted to persist into the weekend. Despite marginal flooding due to northeast winds, coastal advisories are currently in effect, hinting at elevated tides through the week.
