Memorial Day in Baltimore started on the damp and dreary side, with patchy to locally dense fog and steady showers rolling in early Monday, May 25, 2026. Morning temperatures sit in the low to mid 60s, the air feels muggy, and visibility is reduced along the I-95 corridor and near the Inner Harbor. Rain showers and periods of fog are expected to hang on into the early afternoon before showers begin to taper and a chance of thunderstorms develops later in the day.
What To Expect This Morning
Patchy fog will be most widespread along I-95 and around downtown through about 2 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2026. In some spots, visibility could drop to a quarter mile, with light, steady showers tagging along with the fog. The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington is calling for an 80% chance of precipitation and notes that slow-moving storms could briefly dump heavy rain in urban areas. If you are heading to early events, drive cautiously, stick with low beams in the fog, and build in extra time for the commute.
Afternoon And Evening
By afternoon, highs should climb to about 77°F, with a growing chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Any storms that pop up could bring brief heavy rain, although widespread severe weather is not expected. Winds stay light out of the south, which means any thunderstorms that do form may be slow moving and efficient at wringing out rain. Have an indoor backup for cookouts or gatherings and keep an eye on radar for localized downpours.
Through The Week
Rain chances linger Tuesday and Wednesday, with daytime highs near 80 to 82°F, then conditions trend drier and sunnier by Thursday and Friday as highs return to the low 80s. For more on how this unsettled pattern set up in the first place, see how stormy skies stalk Memorial Day plans. Expect muggy nights in the mid to upper 50s to mid 60s through the week.
Commuter Tips
Plan on reduced visibility on major arteries, especially I-95 and I-695, during the morning rush, and give yourself extra travel time while avoiding sudden braking on slick roads. Use low beams in fog, steer clear of driving through standing water, and check transit alerts if you rely on MTA services. For afternoon outdoor plans, pack a light rain cover and make sure you have a backup indoor spot ready to go.
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