Baltimore is rolling into Wednesday with a mild 68°F and mostly cloudy skies, as southerly winds start to pick up. Rain is expected to slide into the metro area during the morning commute and grow more widespread through the afternoon, with thunderstorms in the mix later in the day.
Showers Arrive This Morning With Thunderstorm Risk Later
Showers are forecast to spread across the region before mid‑afternoon, with a high near 76°F and about an 80% chance of rain this afternoon. South to southwest winds around 10 to 14 mph could gust up to 25 mph, and most spots are looking at around a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain, with higher totals possible in stronger thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Southerly winds are expected to strengthen through the afternoon and may be enough to shove around unsecured outdoor items, with sustained speeds near 10 to 14 mph and higher gusts. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for Maryland tidal waters into the evening, so recreational boaters are urged to stay off exposed waterways while storms move through.
What Commuters And Event-Planners Should Know
Low clouds and reduced visibility are likely this morning into early afternoon, and brief heavy downpours could slow traffic and make roads slick. Give yourself extra time for the commute, and if you are planning outdoor events, especially along the waterfront, have an indoor backup ready and keep an eye on updates from local agencies.
Looking Ahead
Thursday turns cooler and partly sunny with highs in the mid‑60s, while Friday looks mostly dry and a bit milder. Rain chances return Saturday and again Sunday night into Monday with another frontal passage; for background on the setup, see our earlier coverage of the midweek storm punch.
