According to the latest weather forecasts, Baltimore residents should prepare for a mix of sunshine and storms this week. The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies today, with highs reaching 83 degrees and a light breeze in the afternoon shifting from calm to northerly at around six mph. As the evening sets in, cloud cover will increase, and temperatures will drop to around 63 degrees with a gentle east wind moving at 3 to 5 mph.
Looking ahead to Monday, the weather takes a wetter turn with a 30% chance of showers, mainly after 5 p.m. While the day will start partly sunny and see highs near 79 degrees, the south wind will pick up slightly at 5 to 8 mph. The likelihood of rain increases significantly to 80% into the night, with showers expected largely after 8 p.m. and potential rainfall amounts ranging between a quarter and half an inch.
The forecast on Tuesday suggests a wetter scenario with showers and the possibility of thunderstorms erupting after 2 p.m. Temperatures will rise to a high of around 74 degrees amid southeast winds that could gust as high as 20 mph, and the chance of precipitation remains high at 90%. These conditions are predicted to persist through Tuesday night, when the chance of precipitation continues to stand at 90%.
Midweek forecasts for Wednesday do not stray far from this pattern, suggesting showers and potential thunderstorms, with highs near 78 degrees, and the high chance of precipitation lingering at 90%. Wednesday night might offer a slight reprieve before midnight, though the chance of showers and thunderstorms remains until the early hours, leaving conditions mostly cloudy with lows around 66 degrees.
As the week progresses, Thursday's weather is expected to improve, albeit with a 50% chance of showers during a partly sunny day with a high near 82. The night will likely be partly cloudy with a low around 69. Friday's forecast offers more of the same, with a predicted high of 89 degrees and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, leading into a partly cloudy night with a low around 70.
The weekend outlook for Saturday hints at possibly drier conditions, though a 40% chance of showers still looms. However, most of the day should be mostly sunny, with high temperatures around 86 degrees. The National Weather Service's website has more detailed information and updates.
