Baltimore kicked off Monday with a cool, clear start, temperatures sitting in the mid 40s near the Inner Harbor and a little patchy fog hanging around. Sunshine is expected to take over as the day goes on, with highs topping out near 69°F and a light northeast wind around 5 mph. Monday night looks mostly clear with a low around 50°F, setting up a very workable spring evening for anything outdoors.
Tuesday, April 28, brings a modest 30% chance of afternoon showers, but the main event is lining up for Wednesday, April 29. A front is expected to sweep through and spark widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. The National Weather Service is calling for about 0.5 to 1.0 inches of rain on Wednesday, with precipitation chances near 90% and wind gusts up to around 20 mph, so plan on a wet and possibly gusty commute. On the water, a Small Craft Advisory for southern waters early Monday, April 27, runs through 7 a.m. and may be canceled ahead of schedule, but forecasters warn that southeasterly winds on Wednesday could again send gusts into the 20 to 25 knot range. Higher high tides on Monday and Tuesday (April 27 and 28) may reach Action Stage, with minor tidal flooding possible at Annapolis and Dahlgren.
Marine, Tides, Boaters
Recreational boaters might want to think twice about heading out on the bay late Tuesday into Wednesday. Choppy seas and gusty onshore winds could make small craft handling more than a little frustrating, and potentially hazardous. Low-lying ramps around Annapolis may be affected by minor tidal flooding during the higher tides, which can complicate both launching and loading. If you absolutely have to go out, double-check local harbor advisories and make sure you are stocked with proper safety gear before you leave the dock.
Commute And Outdoor Plans
Monday is your day to soak up the sun, run errands, or sneak in a walk, because midweek looks a lot soggier. Travel by air or rail should run mostly smoothly on Monday and Tuesday, but Wednesday’s heavier showers and thunderstorms could slow road traffic and trigger brief airport delays. Before you head out, keep an eye on MTA service alerts and your airport’s latest updates. For more background on the shifting pattern, see how the city basks today, braces for rainy weekend cooldown.
