Fall weather rules the workweek forecast across Maryland

Fall weather prevails as a storm system spins offshore heading into the middle of the week. 

Monday begins with a clear sky and sunrise temperatures in the mid to upper 30s away from the immediate metro; lower 40s along the bay and in downtown Baltimore. 

Storm stays off the Maryland coastline this week

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

Plan on a mix of sun and clouds each day. There is a slight chance of a few light rain showers late Monday through Thursday, mainly across the eastern shore and along the coastline. Odds favor the storm offshore remaining far enough out-to-sea to keep Baltimore's forecast mostly dry.

Breezy winds will ramp-up heading into the middle of the week. Winds will gust 20 to 30 MPH each afternoon. Although rain may be limited across our area... heavy surf, beach erosion and tidal flooding are expected near to the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and along the Atlantic coastline. Minor tidal flooding is possible along the bay, with a more significant high tide in Ocean City by Wednesday. 

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. 

Calm, even cooler weather next weekend in Baltimore

As the coastal storm pulls away, a fresh batch of chilly air will settle into Maryland. Details still need to be ironed out, but another widespread frost is possible next Saturday or Sunday mornings along with sunny and cool afternoons. Fall color will continue to expand across Maryland.

It may end up being a great weekend to get out and see some color across the Baltimore metro, central, northern and northeastern Maryland.