Baltimore starts Friday, July 31, with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70s, but the calm will not last all weekend. Sunshine and a high near 90 make today the easiest outdoor window before shower and thunderstorm chances build from Sunday into next week.
Sunny Friday, Warm Saturday
Friday stays sunny and dry, with a light north wind around 3 mph and no rain in the forecast. Skies turn partly cloudy tonight, with temperatures falling to about 71 degrees.
Saturday, August 1, will be mostly sunny and hotter, with a high near 91. Southeast winds may reach 12 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph, and the National Weather Service says small-craft conditions are likely on area waters Saturday afternoon and evening.
Storm Chances Build Sunday Night
Sunday, August 2, brings more clouds and a high near 88, with a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. and a few thunderstorms possible later in the afternoon.
The bigger shift arrives Sunday night, when the chance of rain rises to 70%, and showers and thunderstorms become likely. Forecasters say locally heavy rain is possible, although the exact placement and intensity remain uncertain.
Unsettled Weather Hangs On Next Week
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday, August 3, with mostly cloudy skies, a high near 87 and a 60% chance of rain. Tuesday brings a high near 88 with a 30% storm chance, followed by partly sunny skies and a 40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday.
Friday and Saturday look like the best bets for dry outdoor plans in Baltimore. By Sunday afternoon, keep an eye on the radar, and expect the stormiest stretch to arrive Sunday night into Monday.
