First Alert Weather Day: Rain, storms could impact Wednesday plans in Maryland

Gloomy weather has returned to Maryland ahead of a greater chance of rain on Wednesday; a First Alert Weather Day. Rain and storms could slow your evening routine. 

Temperatures will drop into the upper 40s and 50s gradually overnight. There will be some clearing during the late night hours, ahead more clouds out the door on Wednesday morning. Patchy drizzle and spotty rain showers cannot be ruled out Wednesday morning, but a much greater chance of rain arrives after the morning commute. 

Heavy rain, strong storms in Baltimore metro on Wednesday

Wednesday is marked as a First Alert Weather Day due to the timing of impactful weather during the afternoon and evening. 

A few showers and storms are possible as early as mid-morning, especially west of Baltimore. Wet weather tracks toward the Bay during the early and mid-afternoon hours. Heavy rain, strong winds and small hail are possible with the strongest storms. A few storms may approach severe levels - a level 1 (out of 5) risk for severe weather is in place. While the risk of severe weather isn't very high, it's also not zero. Have, at least, one way to receive severe weather alerts. 

Additional strong storms are possible through early evening. Rainfall amounts on Wednesday will average between .50" and 1". A few spots could see more than an inch of rain.

Cooler weather continues through the workweek

Once showers move out on Wednesday evening, drier weather settles in. The First Alert Forecast remains cool. Afternoon temperatures will average in the low to mid-60s. Morning low temperatures will be in the 40s across most of our area through late in the workweek.

A few showers are possible later in the day Friday and also on Saturday.