Nor'easter offshore keeps Maryland crisp, cool and comfortable this week

Sunshine, crisp and comfortably cool temperatures will continue through the weekend. 

Wednesday begins with sunshine and temperatures in the low to mid-40s in many areas. Plan on a temperature closer to 50° along the bay front. Sunshine sends temperatures into the mid and upper 60s by the middle of the afternoon. 

Breezy winds will are expected between mid-morning and late afternoon as a Nor'easter spins well offshore. 

Offshore storm keeps Maryland weather bright, crisp, and comfy

A storm system is set to slowly and erratically meander across the northwestern Atlantic through the middle of the workweek.

Direct impacts from rain and wind remain well out to sea this week. High tides along with a gusty breeze will impact communities along the Atlantic Ocean beginning Tuesday, continuing through early Thursday. 

Beach erosion is expected Tuesday into Wednesday extending from Assateague Island northward along the Maryland and Delaware beaches through Thursday, as well. While it won't change any local impacts, there is a medium chance that this Nor'easter could develop some subtropical characteristics and get upgraded, named by the National Hurricane Center. The next name on the list is Josephine. 

Crisp, comfortably cool, breezy and dry weather rule the workweek forecast across the Baltimore area. It will be breezy during the afternoons and early evenings. The windiest weather will stay along the beaches, where gusts up to 40 MPH are possible. Some minor coastal flooding is possible along the bay around times of high tide on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. More significant tidal flooding is expected in Ocean City, which will be closer to the storm. 

Temperatures will remain seasonable, with afternoons in the mid to upper 60s. Temperatures will bottom-out in the 40s to lower 50s early each morning. Plan for plenty of sunshine. 

Even cooler weather next weekend in Baltimore

As the storm offshore pulls away, a fresh batch of chilly air will settle into Maryland. 

Another widespread frost is possible on Saturday or Sunday morning along with sunny and cool afternoons. Fall color will continue to increase across Maryland. It will end up being a great weekend to get out and see some color across the Baltimore metro, central, northern and northeastern Maryland.