Baltimore residents can expect a respite from the summer heat as a strong dome of Canadian high pressure builds over the region. According to the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC, this will bring temperatures closer to, if not slightly below, the norm for this time of year. The weather pattern should hold steady through mid-week, keeping the skies mostly clear with only the slight chance of a shower in the northwest and northern areas this afternoon.
For those hitting the roads or taking to the skies, weather-related disruptions seem unlikely. VFR expected through mid-week as high pressure builds into the area, the National Weather Service reports, hinting at favorable conditions for aviation. Some marginal Small Craft Advisory conditions were observed earlier today in the middle of the bay, but these appear to be a brief concern for mariners.
The outlook for Wednesday through Thursday night remains calm and cool, with high pressure maintaining dry and slightly cooler-than-average temperatures. However, change is on the horizon; a cold front is set to sweep through the area on Friday, likely causing a spike in showers during the afternoon. Despite this, it's predicted to be a mainly dry front passage with VFR continuing into the weekend for aviators.
The marine forecast is also shaping up to be a mixed bag, with Friday seeing the potential for gusts nearing Small Craft Advisory levels, warned the National Weather Service. While the waters will be relatively calm through mid-week, mariners should brace for more challenging conditions as the cold front passes. High pressure returning for the weekend promises to stabilize the situation, bringing drier and cooler conditions just in time for the Labor Day holiday.
