Wet weather returns to Maryland Saturday

A stalled front will keep clouds and showers in play this weekend across Baltimore and central Maryland, but the forecast improves by Sunday. Next week, all eyes turn to a developing tropical system that could bring more rain depending on its path.

Tonight

Clouds will steadily increase across the region. Most of the heavier rain overnight stays south into central and southern Virginia, but a few spotty showers could sneak north toward the Baltimore area before daybreak. With light winds and lingering humidity, areas that manage to clear may see patchy fog. Temperatures fall into the upper 60s downtown, while western suburbs and higher elevations drop into the 50s.

Saturday

Saturday shapes up as the wettest part of the weekend. A slow-moving storm system now to our southwest is pulling in moisture, and that will spread into Maryland during the day. Showers will be fairly widespread, and some could be moderate to heavy at times. Despite that, flooding isn't expected given the region's recent dry stretch. Don't expect much sunshine — the clouds and rain will keep highs stuck in the mid to upper 60s, making it feel more like early November than late September.

Saturday Night into Sunday

Showers begin tapering off late Saturday night as the system weakens and pushes east. By Sunday, high pressure builds in from the Midwest, helping to nudge rain chances south into Virginia. Baltimore should see fewer showers, more dry breaks, and maybe some peeks of sun. Highs climb back to near 70, still on the cool side but much improved for outdoor plans.

Early Next Week

The forecast grows trickier starting Monday and Tuesday. A developing tropical system near the Bahamas could drift toward the Carolina coast. Depending on how far north it gets and how strong it becomes, Maryland could see anything from light, occasional showers to a soaking, steady rain. If high pressure from Canada holds firm, most of the tropical moisture would stay bottled up to the south. But if the system edges farther north, Baltimore could be in line for heavier rain Tuesday into Wednesday.