Baltimore residents can expect a mixture of conditions in the upcoming week, with showers likely to make several appearances. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather will feature partly sunny skies with a high near 82, but showers are expected to roll in after 5 pm. The calm winds shifting south in the afternoon have a 60% chance of bringing precipitation of less than a tenth inch.
Tonight's forecast isn't looking much drier, with showers and a possible thunderstorm predicted to bring in rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch as the chance of rain increases to 90%. Transitioning into Friday, the wet weather is set to continue with more showers and possible thunderstorms before 2 pm, then scattering into the afternoon hours. Peering through the downpour, a high near 69 will be accompanied by a north wind traveling 7 to 10 mph.
For those looking forward to the weekend, better weather is in sight. Saturday will be largely sunny and have a comfortable high near 76, thanks to a northwest wind speeding between 9 and 13 mph. Saturday night will remain partly cloudy, with a low of around 58.
The warm trend continues into Sunday, with the forecast calling for mostly sunny skies and a high flirting with 80. But those clear skies won't last indefinitely; as of Monday night, showers make their comeback with a 40% chance after 2 a.m., potentially dampening early plans. As residents cross into Tuesday, the umbrella-weather persists with a 50% chance of showers and a mostly cloudy high near 78.
According to the National Weather Service's last update, the chances of rain will continue through midweek, peaking on Wednesday with showers likely and mostly cloudy skies, bringing the high up to an almost summery 82. With the fluctuating weather, Baltimoreans should be prepared for an ensemble of sun and rain, fitting for the capricious nature of a Maryland May.
