Today, greeted Baltimore with the kind of morning that hits you the second you open the door: a sticky 74°F (about 23°C) with dew points hovering near 69°F. Forecasters say the city gets a mix of sun and clouds today, with highs near 90°F and a shot at afternoon showers and thunderstorms that could soak the ride home and slow traffic.
After 2 p.m., expect isolated to scattered storms with gusty winds and bursts of heavy rain. The chance of precipitation sits around 30%, with most spots seeing a tenth to a quarter of an inch of new rainfall. According to the National Weather Service, light west winds around 3 to 8 mph will be in play, and storms may fire as disturbances slide across the region. Keep an eye on radar and be ready to ease off the gas on wet roads.
Storms Could Be Brief But Pack a Punch
Some of those afternoon storms could briefly turn strong, tossing around gusty winds and dumping torrential rain in quick hits. The biggest flooding concern is still to the west, where the forecast office has a Flood Watch up for parts of western Maryland and northeastern West Virginia, but any slow-moving storm over Baltimore could still cause localized street flooding. If you spot water rising across the road, turn around instead of trying to drive through it.
Heat Roars Back Next Week
Once the weekend passes, the real heat starts to flex. By Wednesday, July 15, highs are expected to climb into the mid-90s, with the forecast calling for around 97°F in many locations and nighttime lows stuck in the low to mid 70s. That combination will push heat indices toward the triple digits along the I-95 corridor and crank up heat stress for outdoor workers and vulnerable residents. Now is the time to check cooling plans and, if you can, move heavy outdoor activity to the early morning or later in the evening.
Plan Ahead
If you are heading outside today, bring a light rain jacket and build in a little extra time for the afternoon commute, since downtown events and activities could see delays if storms move overhead. For more context on the recent run of wet, humid days, see our earlier coverage on the soupy fog and flash-flood threat. For official watches and warnings, monitor the National Weather Service and make sure you are signed up for local alerts.
