Baltimore's forecast for today seems to have it all—drizzles, high pressure, and the odd chance of coastal flooding, according to the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC. Patchy morning showers are expected to give way to a sunnier afternoon as the day progresses, with highs potentially reaching the upper 70s to low 80s, putting a mild climax to the light showers that have persisted throughout the night. "The shallow nature of this moisture combined with weak lift continues to result in patchy drizzle/light showers," we learn from the National Weather Service.
Coming into the weekend, locals can expect to bask in the just-sublime-enough sunshine, thanks primarily to a persistent area of high pressure anchored north of the region. The weekend forecast promises to be a mostly sunny affair with temperatures around the lower 80s, or returning closer to average for this time of year, if you're to go by meteorological speak. A subtle shift in wind direction might slightly push up those digits as the weekend wears on—a reminder of summer's not-too-distant fading heat.
Mariners, too, have some good news: no significant worries on the water through Saturday night. No marine hazards are expected through Saturday night as high pressure returns to the region, assures the forecast, with north to northeast breezes bobbing at a friendly 5 to 10 knots. Sea conditions will likely remain within small craft advisory (SCA) limits, at least until potentially Sunday afternoon, when winds might tick up a notch over parts of the bay.
However, the peaceful status quo has its ripples—in the form of coastal tides. Due to the recent low-pressure shuffling away offshore, water levels are playing a game of push-and-pull along the coast. There's a conversation to be had about minor flooding in the afternoons and evenings: Anomalies are trickling down a little as the low moves farther offshore, but the weather service hints at the potential for spotty minor flooding to continue, especially since winds may eventually turn southerly. It's an unwelcome sequel for areas already familiar with the nuisance of high water. Overall, Baltimore's bout of weather plays out like a mild-mannered affair, keeping umbrellas mostly closed and sailors mostly at ease. At least, that's the narrative 'til early next week.
