Severe storms, heavy rain will impact Maryland on Tuesday
Big changes are on the way in the forecast. The risk of severe storms and flooding from heavy rain have prompted a Tuesday First Alert Weather Day. The forecast trends much calmer again, behind Tuesday and early Wednesday storms.
Severe storms Tuesday across the Baltimore metro, eastern shore
Tuesday morning will start off warm and humid. Scattered rain and storms are possible during the morning commute. Storms appear to become more isolated during the late morning into midday Tuesday. This allows clouds to break up and sunshine to break through. Temperatures warm into the 80s due to a warm front crossing the state. Humidity increases by Tuesday morning so the mid to upper 80s will feel like the mid to upper 90s.
Strong to severe storms will develop and move back into our area between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. A few storms could try to develop earlier in the afternoon, as well, ahead of this main area of concern. Severe storms will bring the main threat of damaging winds. Some storms may produce large hail. Intense lightning will accompany any storm that pops-up along with the risk of heavy rainfall (due to increased humidity). There is also a low risk of tornadoes. A few separate rounds of strong to severe storms are possible through the early evening hours.
The severe weather threat will diminish during the mid evening hours. Lingering scattered storms overnight could still cause street flooding. Please do not cross flood waters - "turn around, don't drown".
An additional round of storms is expected on Wednesday. But, the storm chance is greatest south of Baltimore.
Beautiful summer days late week
Wednesday's storms come ahead of a cold front. Once that front passes, much nice weather is in store for the rest of the work week.
Humidity levels drop by Thursday morning for a much more refreshing day. Crisp, comfortable days are also expected on Friday and Saturday, too. High temperatures those three days reach the low to mid-80s.
Humidity and temperatures tick up slightly on Sunday. There may be some storms in the area on Sunday.
Not so smoky
Behind storms, a northerly wind will take over. You may expect that to bring more smoke and hazy conditions to the mid-Atlantic. However, the areas from which the smoke originated saw some beneficial weather over the weekend, lowering the risk of smoke traveling into our area.
Any new fires that may develop or changes in the wind higher in the atmosphere may change this outlook.
Stay with the First Alert Weather Team as we'll be monitoring whether wildfire smoke will or won't pose any significant impacts late this week.