Today, Baltimore woke this morning to low 70s and a few isolated showers before 8 a.m. Those showers will clear out for mostly sunny skies and a high near 89°F, with west winds of 5 to 14 mph and gusts up to about 18 mph through the afternoon. A light jacket works for early runs, but plan on shorts and sunscreen by evening.
Monday's Severe Threat
Tomorrow, the weather flips from toasty to potentially dangerous as heat and humidity surge, with a high near 96°F and widespread showers and thunderstorms on tap. According to the National Weather Service, storms could produce damaging wind gusts, isolated tornadoes near the advancing warm front, and locally heavy rainfall that may cause flash flooding. Timing is expected to be mid to late afternoon through the evening, which puts the Monday commute and outdoor events squarely in the impact zone.
Wind And Marine Impacts
Breezy conditions will ride in with the storms, with gusts around 20 to 25 mph possible in stronger cells and choppy conditions on the bay. Small craft conditions are likely Monday afternoon, and sudden squalls can drop visibility and toss unsecured gear around in a hurry. If you have plans on the water, either move them or be ready to shelter fast.
Heat And Cooling Centers
Temperatures ease back to the mid 80s by Tuesday and Wednesday, but humidity returns later in the week with more scattered thunderstorms possible Thursday and Friday. If you are heat sensitive, Baltimore City maintains a Code Red program and posts cooling center locations. Check Baltimore City Code Red for sites and hours.
Plan Ahead
Keep phones set to receive weather alerts, consider shifting outdoor activities earlier on Monday, and do not drive through flooded roadways, no matter how shallow they look. For boating, check local advisories before launching and be prepared for sudden wind shifts and rapidly changing conditions with any storms.
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