A couple rounds of showers and storms will move through Maryland on Wednesday
An active weather pattern continues across the Mid-Atlantic. Following a day and a half of pleasant weather, rain roll back in on Wednesday.
Temperatures are peaking in the upper 60s to lower 70s late Tuesday afternoon. The warmest temperatures will be north and west of the Baltimore Beltway.
Plan on more beautiful weather if you're attending the Yankees @ Orioles game at Camden Yards. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. It'll be in the upper 60s around that time. Temperatures gradually cool back into the lower 60s by the late innings, with a mostly clear sky.
Wet weather returns to the Baltimore metro on Wednesday
Wednesday morning will start very pleasant with a mostly sunny sky.
Temperatures out the door on Wednesday morning will average in the mid to upper 50s. Clouds will gradually increase through early afternoon as temperatures climb into the mid-70s. Dry weather should hold through, at least, the earliest portion of the afternoon across the Baltimore metro.
Showers and storms will sweep through in at least two waves between 1 p.m. and midnight. The first wave will cross the area during the afternoon and early evening hours. The second wave will likely cross later in the evening sometime between 8 p.m. and midnight. We desperately need the rain. But, rainfall totals will average between 0.25" and 0.50". A few spots could see more. The threat of severe weather is low, locally.
Showers and storms are possible during the Wednesday evening commute. A couple storms could produce brief heavy rain and gusty winds. Rain will continue Wednesday night... ending before sunrise on Thursday.
Chilly Thursday across Maryland
Thursday will be chilly, mostly cloudy and a little drizzly.
Temperatures will remain in the upper 50s and 60s across most of central Maryland, the metro and eastern shore. With only peaks of sunshine and breezy winds, it'll feel more like March than May outside. Any rain that lingers into Thursday will remain very light.
Heating up this weekend, into next week
We'll see a mixture of clouds and sunshine on Friday as afternoon temperatures warm into the low to mid-70s.
Even warmer weather arrives this weekend. Temperatures peak in the lower 80s on Preakness Saturday. The forecast remains dry and not too humid for Saturday's events. Sunday's temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s by late afternoon.
Our second round of 90s of the season are possible early next week. This is especially true for areas away from Chesapeake Bay. Monday will top--out in the upper 80s in Baltimore City, but lower 90s north and west of the Baltimore Beltway. Much of the area has a shot of 90 degree temperatures Tuesday afternoon. This round of heat will come with moderate levels of humidity. It will feel a bit hotter than it actually is.