Wet weather moves into Maryland on Wednesday morning, more to come
Warm, sunny and breezy weather is making for a great day to get outside across Maryland. However, if you suffer from allergies, make sure you're taking precautions. Pollen levels are high and gusty winds aren't helping.
Cooler, wetter weather arrives on Wednesday... the first of a few chances of rain.
Warm and dry across Baltimore Tuesday evening
Temperatures are warming into the low and mid-80s in many neighborhoods Tuesday afternoon, thanks to abundant sunshine. Areas near Chesapeake Bay will peak in the upper 70s to 80°. A few communities may spike into the upper 80s across northwestern Baltimore County into Carroll County before 4 p.m.
Breezy weather continues through early evening. Winds will gust 30-35 MPH, occasionally. The risk of wildfires will be elevated on Tuesday afternoon and early evening. It's going to be a wonderful evening for outdoor plans, with temperatures holding in the 70s past sunset. The gusty breeze will gradually weaken.
Plan on a wet Wednesday morning commute in parts of Maryland
A steady rain will move into central and western Maryland early Wednesday morning. Rain will overspread the Baltimore metro between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. Wet roads are a good bet during the morning commute. While rain won't be all that heavy, you will want to give yourself an extra few minutes to get out the door.
Temperatures will still be mild Wednesday; in the upper 60s to lower 70s on Wednesday afternoon following a morning in the 50s and lower 60s. Following an early afternoon lull in the rain, more scattered showers and storms are possible Wednesday evening.
A final batch of showers is expected late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Thursday is not looking like a washout. It will feel cooler outside, too.
It continues to look like we'll receive less than a half an inch of rain through Thursday.
Fantastic Friday, solid Mother's Day Weekend weather
Friday is looking breezy, with much more sunshine. The afternoon will be spent in the mid to upper 60s in most communities. There will be a refreshing breeze, gusting stronger than 20 MPH.
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 during the afternoon.
At this time, Mother's Day looks to be the pick of the weekend. Plan on a partly cloudy sky and afternoon temperatures climbing into upper 70s to around 80°. 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. If this system arrives any faster, showers will move in as early as Mother's Day afternoon. Either way, another chance of rain sweeps in Sunday night, into Monday at the latest.
Continue to check back in with the WJZ First Alert Weather Team for fresh updates.