Warm weather in Maryland followed by chance for strong storms Wednesday
Maryland continues to get warm weather on Wednesday, with a quiet start to the day before the chance for a few showers.
A cold front will fire off storms this afternoon and into the evening. Wednesday is a WJZ First Alert Weather Day.
Chance for severe weather
We are watching a cold front that will move south and cross our area later today. Ahead of that front, a few spotty showers are possible as clouds mix with sunshine.
Sunshine may help to increase our risk for storms with the front passing this afternoon and evening. High temperatures once again reach the 70s and 80s.
Most of Maryland is under a level 2 risk for severe weather this afternoon into the evening hours. This means that our threat of severe weather is limited to a few storms, not widespread.
Not every neighborhood experiences storms, and especially not severe storms.
With any storms that become severe, strong, damaging winds and large hail are the greatest threats. The timing appears to be after 3 p.m. in the Baltimore area. Those west of Baltimore will see showers/storms a bit earlier.
The storm threat may coincide with the evening commute and after-school activities.
Have a plan in place if storms strengthen in your area or if you're out and about later today.
Up and down temperatures
Cooler air returns behind the cold front on Thursday. Highs are only expected in the 60s.
Due to a potential setup in the weather pattern, we could see even cooler air. As a reminder, normal highs in early April are only around 60°.
A warm front lifts north and brings unseasonably warm air back to Maryland Friday and Saturday, closer to 80°.
A few showers are possible Thursday through Saturday, but the rain potential appears to be on the lower side.
Rainy weather on Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is tagged as a possible Alert Day. Another cold front pushes through with showers during the day.
Check back for updates on the holiday weekend from the First Alert Weather team as new data comes into the weather center.
Another cooldown is expected early next week along with quieter weather.