Baltimore gets one more mild, mostly cloudy Saturday before the weather takes a sharp turn. The city should reach about 72 degrees with little or no rain through the evening, but showers are expected to arrive after 11 p.m. and set up a much rougher Sunday.
Saturday Stays Mild Before Rain Moves In
Saturday’s northeast breeze will stay light, generally between 1 and 9 mph, while temperatures climb from the mid-50s into the low 70s. By Saturday night, clouds will thicken, winds will turn easterly and gusts could reach 21 mph as rain chances rise to about 50%.
The latest outlook is a sharper escalation from Hoodline’s Friday forecast, with heavier rain and a more serious storm threat now in the picture.
Sunday Brings A Soaking Rain And Storm Risk
Sunday is expected to bring rain showers before 5 p.m., followed by showers and thunderstorms as temperatures reach about 69 degrees. Rain is virtually certain, with 1 to 2 inches possible in Baltimore and higher totals possible in parts of the surrounding region.
East winds of 12 to 16 mph could gust to 28 mph, making umbrellas less useful than usual and creating difficult conditions for outdoor plans. The combination of heavy rain and wind may also slow travel and produce ponding on roads.
Tornado And Damaging Wind Threat Rises Sunday
The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington says Sunday afternoon storms could become organized, with tornadoes and damaging wind gusts among the main concerns. The threat is not guaranteed, but residents should keep alerts enabled and move indoors quickly if warnings are issued.
Because the heaviest rain may overlap with stronger storms, drivers should avoid flooded roads rather than trying to push through them. Conditions are expected to remain unsettled Sunday night, when showers and thunderstorms will continue with a 90% chance of precipitation.
Monday Improves Before A Warm Tuesday
Monday may begin with rain showers before 8 a.m., then turn partly sunny with a high near 75 degrees as the storm system moves away. Tuesday looks mostly sunny and warmer, reaching about 80 degrees, before temperatures settle back into the low 70s Wednesday and mid-60s Thursday.
