Thursday morning in Baltimore arrived wrapped in patchy fog, trimming visibility for early commuters and keeping temperatures stuck in the mid-to-upper 50s. Skies stay mostly cloudy through the day with only isolated rain showers and a high near 58°F on tap.
Morning Fog and Patchy Showers
Low clouds and fog are expected to linger through much of the morning, with a few isolated rain showers possible into the afternoon. The odds of measurable rain sit at about 20 percent, and most spots that do see showers will pick up under a tenth of an inch. East winds will stay on the light side at 2 to 10 mph, though gusts up to 18 mph could briefly reduce visibility and make bridge decks a bit slick.
Afternoon And Tonight
Clouds hang around into the evening with a low near 48°F, and patchy fog may redevelop after dark. Winds remain light and easterly, so many neighborhoods will stay damp into Friday morning. Mariners and overnight commuters should be ready for pockets of poor visibility, especially closer to the water and during the late-night hours.
Near-Record Warmth Friday And Saturday
By Friday, the script flips. Temperatures rebound sharply for the weekend, jumping to near 80°F on Friday and into the low 80s on Saturday as southerly winds drag much warmer air into the region. A stray afternoon shower or thunderstorm is possible, mainly over northwestern counties, but the city itself should see a mostly dry stretch both days. This spike follows the warm pattern highlighted in our June-like heat preview.
Wet Sunday And Cooler Early Next Week
A strong cold front is expected to sweep south on Sunday, bringing widespread rain and falling temperatures into early next week, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast calls for a high near 72°F on Sunday with a 90 percent chance of rain and several tenths of an inch possible. Isolated thunderstorms remain on the table, though forecasters still see uncertainty in exactly how widespread or intense they will be. Temperatures tumble back to the upper 50s by Monday, and a few chilly nights next week may have gardeners thinking about protecting tender plants.
Marine And Travel Impacts
Small craft advisories are in effect for portions of the bay into the morning and again this afternoon and evening, so boaters should check local marine updates before heading out. Gusty southerly winds on Friday and Saturday could make outdoor plans feel a bit breezier and rattle any patio furniture that is not tied down. Drivers should stick with low beams in fog, leave extra stopping distance on damp roads, and keep an umbrella handy for Sunday when the heavier rain moves through.
