Much-needed rain in the Maryland forecast heading into Memorial Day weekend

Severe storms moved through the Baltimore metro and surrounding areas early Wednesday evening with gusty winds, hail and torrential rain. While the severe weather threat has diminished, this is just the beginning of a much wetter weather pattern. More rain is on the way. 

Wet and cool forecast for Maryland

We'll be locked into a cooler and gloomier forecast late this week.

Periods of rain are likely on Thursday and parts of Friday. Scattered rain will be moving through during the Thursday morning commute, especially north of I-70. 

A second batch of light to moderate rain will develop Thursday afternoon across the area. There won't be any more severe weather through late week, just damp, chilly and breezy conditions. Temperatures most of Thursday will be stuck in the low to mid-60s.

Memorial Day weekend forecast in Maryland

Rain will impact some outdoor plans through the holiday. Saturday is shaping up to be quite cool and damp. There is the potential for at least 1 to 3 inches of rain before the wet weather lets up. 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. 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.