Baltimore residents, brace yourselves for a wet week ahead. According to the National Weather Service, a string of showers is set to descend upon the city starting this morning and persisting through Saturday. Today, light showers are expected to occur between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., with a likely chance of precipitation at 70%. As the day unfolds, the skies will remain mostly cloudy, and temperatures will hover near 58 degrees, with southeast winds picking up to 14 mph.
The overcast conditions will continue into tonight. Showers are anticipated mainly after 8 p.m., with an 80% probability, ushering in around a quarter to a half-inch of rain. The evening will bring a low of around 48 degrees, with southeast winds remaining at 8 to 11 mph, gusting to as high as 21 mph. Meanwhile, Friday will not offer much respite, with a 90% chance of showers and potential new precipitation amounts between three-quarters and one inch.
Those planning weekend activities should prepare for potential disruptions as the forecast for Saturday includes a 60% chance of showers, mainly before 2 pm, and mostly cloudy skies. The temperatures are predicted to peak near 54 degrees, with north winds around 10 mph and possible gusts up to 18 mph. Transitioning into Saturday night, there is a lower yet existent chance of showers, around 30%, with a mostly cloudy evening and lows near 45 degrees.
However, there's a glimmer of hope as the Sunday forecast suggests a break in the dreary weather pattern. According to the National Weather Service, Baltimore can expect partly sunny skies and a pleasant high near 63 degrees. The upcoming week promises further improvement, with mostly sunny conditions on Monday and temperatures climbing to a high near 71.
The mild and dryer trend looks to continue through Tuesday, with partly sunny skies and a high near 72. Evenings will stay partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 45 degrees. As residents look further ahead, Wednesday maintains the mostly sunny outlook with a high nearing 59 degrees, a welcome change after the damp and grey days that preceded it.
