Baltimore is waking up Friday with patchy fog and temperatures around 62 degrees, but the city is headed for one more summerlike push before a sharp fall reset. The high could reach 84 degrees ahead of afternoon and evening showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Warm Friday Turns Stormy By Evening
Fog and a few light showers should fade through the morning, with partial sunshine helping temperatures climb quickly. South winds will run 6 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph, while the chance of showers and thunderstorms rises late in the day.
The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office says a strong cold front will cross the region Friday afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for damaging wind gusts and a quick tornado threat mainly across northeastern Maryland. The weather service also expects rainfall totals generally between a tenth and a quarter-inch.
Cold Front Brings A Dramatic Weekend Drop
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday night as winds shift to the northwest, with gusts reaching about 23 mph and temperatures falling to around 49 degrees. Saturday may start with a few showers before turning mostly sunny, but the high will struggle to reach 56 degrees — roughly 28 degrees colder than Friday.
North winds will make Saturday feel even brisker, blowing 15 to 18 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Saturday night should be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to about 39 degrees, so outdoor plans will call for a jacket rather than sunscreen.
Sunny, Drier Weather Takes Over Next Week
The cooldown will be short-lived but noticeable: Sunday should be sunny with a high near 59, followed by mostly sunny skies and highs around 61 Monday and 67 Tuesday. Wednesday also looks sunny with a high near 67, and rain chances remain low through the middle of next week.
The new forecast is a substantial shift from Hoodline’s earlier outlook, which focused on a milder weekend. Baltimore residents can enjoy the warm Friday afternoon, but securing loose outdoor items and keeping a storm-weather backup plan handy will be wise before the cold front arrives.
