Warmer weather, then widespread rain heading into mid-week across Maryland

The workweek has began on a beautiful note, with warmer temperatures and sunshine. The first, in a series, of storms systems will bring a chance of spotty rain this evening, followed by greater chances of rain in the extended forecast. 

We'll continue to take whatever rain we can get as severe drought worsens across our area. 

Brief chance of rain across Baltimore late Monday evening

A weak disturbance will cross the area this evening, bringing the possibility of a few rain showers after sunset. Rain may be accompanied by briefly windier weather, too. Most neighborhoods will stay dry this evening. 

Temperatures drop back into the mid and upper 50s early Tuesday morning. 

Tuesday will feel more like summer across much of Maryland. Winds will be even higher on Tuesday afternoon; gusting up to 30 mph. These warm winds combined with mostly sunny skies will allow temperatures to soar well into the 80s. We'll warm into the mid-80s in Baltimore City, upper 80s north and west of the Baltimore Beltway, and upper 70s to lower 80s along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay. 

The risk of wildfires will be elevated on Tuesday afternoon and early evening. 

Showers likely Wednesday into Thursday in Baltimore

A strong cold front will approach from the northwest Wednesday morning.

Showers will develop Tuesday night, into early Wednesday morning. Wet roads are a good bet during the morning commute. Temperatures will still be seasonably mild in the upper 60s to lower 70s on Wednesday afternoon.

Another batch of showers is possible Wednesday night into Thursday.  Expect occasional showers throughout Thursday, but the day is not looking like a washout. It will feel cooler outside, too. Early estimates indicate that the area will receive less than a half an inch of rain between the two batches of showers Wednesday and Thursday. 

Fantastic Friday, Mother's Day Weekend weather 

Friday is looking breezy, with much more sunshine. The afternoon will be spent in the mid to upper 60s. There will be a cool breeze.

Mother's Day Weekend, overall, is looking decent. Saturday will be the cloudier day, with a chance of scattered showers. Temperatures warm into the upper 60s and lower 70s. At this time, Mother's Day looks to be the pick of the weekend. With a partly to mostly sunny sky, afternoon temperatures should climb into the mid-70s. The weather during the day Sunday looks dry.

We'll have to keep a close eye on Sunday afternoon and evening as another disturbance arriving from the west may try to bring in showers Sunday night. If this system arrives any faster, we may be dealing with some showers as early as Mother's Day afternoon. 

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