According to the National Weather Service, Baltimore residents can expect weather conditions this week, starting with today's predominately cloudy skies and a temperate high of 68 degrees, with a calm wind shifting southeast at 5 to 7 mph as the day progresses. As the evening approaches, the forecast predicts showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., followed by scattered showers; the probability of precipitation stands at 80%, with new rainfall amounts ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though this could rise in thunderstorms, bringing the nighttime low to around 59 degrees.
The milder Tuesday begins with a slim chance of showers before transitioning into partly sunny skies, the high near 69 degrees. However, the tranquility belies the gust forces to come—with an initial west wind at 6 to 11 mph increasing to brisk speeds of 16 to 21 mph by the afternoon. Gusts potentially reach 40 mph, while the chance of precipitation drops to 20%. The evening will offer partly cloudy conditions and a lower temperature of around 46 degrees with continuous west wind from 11 to 17 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph. The National Weather Service also indicates that Wednesdays will enjoy mostly sunny weather with a daytime high of around 59 and a similar west wind of 10 to 18 mph, with the possibility of wind gusts cresting at 32 mph.
Looking further into the week, the city anticipates clear nights and sunny days. Thursday is set to be sunny with a high nearing 64 degrees, with Thursday night bringing a touch of clouds and a low around 46. In contrast, Friday escalates to partly sunny conditions, reaching a high near 72 degrees, followed by a mostly cloudy night with temperatures dipping to about 61 degrees. The weekend outlook suggests a 40% chance of showers on a partly sunny Saturday, with highs soaring to 82, transitioning to a mostly cloudy night and a low around 54 degrees. Sunday's forecast closes the week with mostly sunny skies and a high near 69 degrees, encapsulating the city's capricious April weather pattern.
This fluctuating forecast, originating from a last update at 8:33 a.m. EDT on April 14, 2025, is valid for a span from 8 a.m. EDT the same day through the evening of April 20, 2025, for the general Baltimore area. Coordinates are pinned at 39.29°N 76.61°W, and the elevation holds steady at 7 feet. As spring tiptoes in, residents are reminded to prepare for changeable weather conditions that are both a challenge and a comfort in the city's coastal climate.
