Cold rain, snow follows record warmth and severe storms in Maryland
The risk of severe weather has ended across central Maryland, Baltimore and the eastern shore.
Scattered severe storms caused damage Wednesday evening
Clusters of severe thunderstorms moved through central Maryland, the Baltimore metro and northeastern Maryland Wednesday evening. Trees and power lines were knocked down in a few spots across Howard, Carroll and Baltimore Counties, as well as the north side of Baltimore City.
An earlier Tornado Watch has been allowed to expire. The risk of severe weather has ended, but a few more showers and rumbles of thunder cannot be ruled out closer to midnight, ahead of much colder weather and a chance of snow on Thursday.
Rain may change to wet snowflakes
Temperatures plummet into the 40s by mid-morning Thursday, along with a gusty breeze. Expect morning showers to continue through the afternoon, possibly changing to a period of snow showers mid to late Thursday afternoon. No accumulation is expected on roadways.
There could be a slushy accumulation on grassy surfaces. The forecast dries out on Thursday evening.
Friday will be dry, breezy and chilly. Temperatures peak in the low to mid-50s on Friday afternoon. A few sprinkles or showers are possible Friday evening as another disturbance crosses the area. Plan on dry and blustery weather for Saturday plans, followed by slightly warmer temperatures on Sunday ahead of another strong front.
Wintry weather possible on St. Patrick's Day
After a light, steady rain and gusty winds on Monday, expect temperatures to plummet late Monday into Monday night. Temperatures will drop from the mid-50s Monday afternoon to the 20s by Tuesday morning. Once it turns cold, it will stay cold through the middle of next week.
There are some hints that, along with the switch to colder weather, there could be some light snow. Right now, impacts to plans look minimal early next week. Stay with the First Alert Weather Team this week for updates all the wild swings coming up in the forecast.