Unseasonably cool, wet weather is in Maryland's Memorial Day Weekend forecast

The cold front responsible for the strong to severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening has pushed south of the Baltimore metro. Behind it, much cooler air is blowing into Maryland as wet weather continues to expand across the state.

Periods of rain, breezy and chilly weather in Maryland

Wet weather will increase across the Baltimore metro and points south, east through the early evening hours. Plan on a wet and chilly Thursday night across Maryland. 

The wet and gloomy continues through the final day of the workweek. The rain will get in earlier start in Baltimore, compared to Thursday. Much of the area will be seeing rain before the sun even rises... basically it will be showery all Thursday night. Expect on and off rain throughout the day Friday. Temperatures will remain in the 50s in many areas. You'll want a jacket.

While rain won't be particularly heavy, considering that rain will be nearly constant for many hours, you may notice more runoff and ponding of water as we get into Friday evening and night.

Memorial Day weekend forecast in Maryland

Rain will impact outdoor plans, especially for the first half of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. 

Saturday is shaping up to be cool and wet. Saturday will be the wettest day of the holiday weekend with periods of steady rain. A few brief downpours are also possible. An additional 2 to 3 inches of rain may fall between this evening and Sunday morning. This would be very beneficial, considering current severe drought conditions.

Rain will become more showery Sunday into Memorial Day. There will be a bit more dry time for plans outside. Temperatures won't be quite as chilly as well; afternoons rebound into the upper 60s and lower 70s. 

Stay with the WJZ First Alert Weather Team for updated timing for the stronger storms on Wednesday afternoon and the specific windows of rain and dreary weather for the upcoming holiday weekend.