Baltimore residents can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions over the coming days, with chances of showers and thunderstorms peppering the forecast. Today, the city may see some rain, with the possibility of thunderstorms cropping up after 5 pm. The temperature could soar to a warm 81 degrees under cloudy skies as a southwest wind picks up to 16 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation sits at 40%, as the National Weather Service reported.
As nighttime falls, the likelihood of precipitation rises to 60%. The evening could bring more showers and a thunderstorm, with the temperature dipping to a low around 61. Those who are night owls might observe the southwest wind slowing to a calm breeze after midnight. The expected rainfall ranges between a quarter and a half of an inch, which could increase during thunderstorms.
The weather continues its unsettled pattern into Friday. The forecast from the National Weather Service indicates that showers and potentially a thunderstorm are likely, maintaining a 60% chance of precipitation. The temperature will cool slightly, with a high near 66 degrees, as a north wind gently moves at 3 to 6 mph. Rainfall could measure a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although thunderstorms could bring higher totals.
The sporadic showers seem to hold steady into the weekend. Saturday promises cloudy skies with a 40% chance of rain, mainly before 2 p.m., and a high near 70 degrees. By Saturday night, the possibility of showers drops to a slight chance, with mostly cloudy conditions and a mild low around 64. The following day, shower chances ramp up again, especially after 2 p.m., reaching a 60% probability, and the temperature could elevate to a near mirroring of today's high.
The tumultuous weather appears to peak Sunday night when showers and possible thunderstorms are predicted before 2 a.m. This time, the chances of getting wet climb up to 80%. Monday eventually provides some reprieve, with only a 30% chance of showers in the early hours. This leads to partly sunny skies and a cooler high of 62 degrees.
Looking ahead, it seems Baltimore will get a break from the dreariness. Sunny conditions are forecasted for Tuesday and Wednesday, providing a welcome respite for those fatigued by the rain. For the most current weather updates for Baltimore, please visit the National Weather Service at forecast.weather.gov.
