As the National Weather Service indicates, Baltimore residents can expect a series of showers and thunderstorms starting this afternoon. With an unsettled weather pattern moving in, locals should prepare for significant rainfall and thunderous weather over the next few days. Today's forecast includes isolated showers followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon, with highs around 88 degrees and a southwestern wind that could produce gusts up to 25 mph. The National Weather Service reports a 50% chance of precipitation today.
As the evening progresses, thunderstorms are expected before 2 a.m., followed by likely showers after 5 a.m. Citizens should anticipate lows around 68 degrees with a southeast wind travelling 3 to 7 mph and an 80% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall reaching between a quarter and half an inch in some places. According to the National Weather Service forecast valid from May 3 to May 9, the upcoming days will include similarly tumultuous conditions.
Looking ahead to Sunday, showers are more than likely—they're guaranteed, with a 100% chance of precipitation that includes the possibility of a post-8 a.m. thunderstorm and highs near 77 degrees. The persistent showers accompanied by potential thunderstorms will continue into Sunday night. Lows are expected to hover around 66 degrees, with southeast winds changing to calm conditions towards the night. New rainfall could add up to a tenth and a quarter of an inch, yet thunderstorms may bring higher amounts.
By Monday, Baltimore won't catch a break, as more showers and thunderstorms are also possible after 2 p.m., maintaining a high chance of precipitation at 90%. The consecutive nights of thunderstorms are slated to persist, with showers likely, even as temperatures drop to around 65 degrees. Amidst this cycle of relentless rains, Tuesday offers a brief respite, with a mostly sunny outlook and a high near 80, though still maintaining a 60% chance of showers by the afternoon.
The weather rollercoaster continues through the week with Wednesday and Thursday providing days of mostly sunshine interjected with chances of showers, particularly after 2 am Wednesday and throughout Thursday. The high temperatures will graze the upper 70s, while nights become cooler, descending into the 50s and 60s. Friday follows suit with a chance of showers, though it remains mostly sunny with a peak temperature near 74 degrees, rounding out a week marked by waterlogged days and overcast nights. According to the National Weather Service, Baltimore's point forecast centers at 39.29°N 76.61°W, where the weather drama unfolds amidst the urban landscape.
