Baltimore might not be infamous for scorching summers, but Baltimore residents can anticipate a temporary respite from the humid heat they've been enduring. The National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC has just rolled out a forecast that looks pretty fair, provided you prefer your summers without the sticky, sweat-inducing temperatures. Under the influence of Canadian High Pressure, locals can expect dry conditions with lower humidity to persist through the middle of the week.
Today, residents of Baltimore can look forward to a midpoint of seasonal temperatures in the low to mid-80s, accompanied by abundant sunshine. But don't ditch the shades and sunblock just yet. The weather service cautions that by later this week, Maryland's largest city will return to hot and humid summertime conditions. Highs will steadily increase, reaching the upper 80s on Wednesday and then rising into the low 90s by Thursday. Though the humidity will make a slow comeback, it won't match the soupy air they've trudged through over the last several weeks.
The forecast isn't without its cautionary notes. By Friday, temperatures are expected to rise into the mid to upper 90s, accompanied by the kind of humidity that might warrant some Heat Advisories. And while most of the area will bask in VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions, meaning clear skies for flying, there's a suggestion of potential showers and thunderstorms to the west of the local terminals, according to the National Weather Service. It appears that Saturday's weather could become unpredictable, with an increase in chances of showers and thunderstorms. The agency hints that some severe threat also looms in this hot and humid pattern.
For those with maritime interests, such weather translates to generally smooth sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, at least through the middle of the week. Yet, seasoned boaters should keep an eye on a shift to near SCA levels over the Chesapeake Bay as Thursday night approaches. Winds will then oscillate from south to southwest by Saturday, setting the stage for potential Special Marine Warnings if heavier storms decide to roll in.
Residents living on the waterfront may also need to watch out for rising water levels as the week progresses. There’s an alert that snapback tide could push water levels into minor flood stage at some sensitive locations, predominantly around Annapolis, the National Weather Service warns. This kind of information is often critical for businesses and dwellers along the Baltimore waterways, where the line between dockside and submerged can get alarmingly thin. So, while the imminent weather scoop serves up a mixed bag, one thing is clear: Baltimoreans should savor the brief dry spell while it lasts—the palpable shroud of East Coast humidity looms not far behind.
