Baltimore rolled out of bed Tuesday to a crisp, sunny start, with temperatures in the mid-50s and a light northeast breeze. Skies are expected to stay mostly clear through the afternoon, with a high near 77°F, so it is a prime day for midday errands or taking lunch outside while it is still comfortably cool.
What To Expect This Week
The gentle start will not last. Temperatures climb steadily through the week, with highs in the low 80s on Wednesday, the upper 80s on Thursday, and a fast warmup into the low 90s by Friday and Saturday, when highs near 93°F are on the table. Humidity should stay relatively modest through midweek, but a strong cold front could bring showers and a chance of thunderstorms sometime between Sunday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Boaters And Tides
Small Craft Advisories remain in effect through mid-morning for parts of the Chesapeake, including the Patapsco and Baltimore Harbor, with northeast winds of 10 to 20 kt and gusts up to 25 kt creating choppy conditions for smaller boats. Onshore flow may nudge water levels higher around the morning high tide, with minor tidal flooding most likely around Annapolis. Boaters are urged to secure loose gear and consider holding off on launches until winds back down, per the National Weather Service.
Plan Ahead
Use the cool mornings now for outdoor plans, work, or workouts, and shift any heavy lifting to earlier hours later in the week as the heat kicks in. Check updated forecasts before heading out on the water, and keep water and shade close by for both people and pets if you will be outside on Friday or Saturday.
