Baltimore residents can expect a mostly sunny day today with highs nearing 82 degrees, as calm winds shift to a southern direction, hitting speeds of 5 to 8 mph by the afternoon. A change in wind direction will bring a slightly cooler evening, with the low temperature hovering around 58 and the southern breeze slowing to a mere whisper later in the night.
As we move into Friday, the city will see partly sunny skies and a high again near 78. The winds, stubborn to stay silent, will gently shift to a southeast flow, reaching 5 to 9 mph after the calm of midday. "Showers likely, mainly after 2am," the National Weather Service states, with Friday night's lows sinking to around 65 degrees, while the chance of precipitation bumps up to 60%.
Heading into the weekend, the forecast becomes less forgiving. Saturday's conditions are primed to serve up showers and thunderstorms after 11 am, despite a persistent high of near 81 degrees. South winds will again boost up, ranging from 6 to 11 mph, with potential gusts as high as 18 mph. Residents should prepare for a 90% chance of precipitation throughout the day.
However, those looking for reprieve from the rain can find solace in the prediction for Saturday night. The skies are expected to clear, and temperatures are expected to cool down to a low of around 52. Sunday's forecast promises abundant sunshine, with highs capping at 71 degrees, and Sunday night remaining mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to 53 degrees. "Sunny, with a high near 76," the National Weather Service notes for Monday, delivering a streak of clear night skies through Tuesday.
The week begins to heat up on Tuesday with highs climbing further, expecting to reach around the 85-degree mark. Yet, the night is forecast to be mostly cloudy, edging towards a warm 70 degrees. By Wednesday, the chance of rain reemerges, albeit at only 30%, alongside partly sunny weather and highs in the upper 80s.
For those planning ahead, the detailed forecast for Baltimore, MD, can be found on the National Weather Service's website, with updates available at forecast.weather.gov.
