A round of severe storms will blast through Maryland on Monday
An active weather pattern continues across much of the United States. The next storm will bring blizzard conditions to parts of the Midwest and much colder weather locally, following a line of severe storms. Monday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to this risk of damaging winds and tornadoes with storms.
Blustery, cool weather Friday into Saturday
Breezy weather continues tonight. A brief light rain shower, or two, will sweep through central and northeast Maryland between 8 p.m. and midnight. It won't have much of an impact on any plans. Temperatures will remain in the 40s through late evening.
Saturday begins with temperatures in the upper 30s and lower 40s. Once again, there will be lots of of clouds around through Saturday afternoon, but also some sunshine. Saturday is the pick day of the weekend.
Breezy winds continue, with temperatures peaking in the upper 40s and lower 50s across the Baltimore metro on Saturday afternoon.
Severe storms will impact Maryland on Monday
Monday is a First Alert Weather Day.
The weather will start to go downhill on Sunday afternoon and evening. Plan on increasingly breezy weather Sunday, with temperatures in the 50s. Scattered showers and possibly a thunderstorm, or two, will arrive during the evening hours. Damp weather continues overnight.
A significant severe weather event is possible on Monday. A line of strong, to severe, storms will move from west to east across Maryland during the afternoon hours. This line may produce damaging wind gusts and tornadoes. A few tornadic storms are also possible ahead of this line. The greatest chance of severe weather takes place Monday afternoon through early evening.
Temperatures will drop 20° to 30° in just a couple hours Monday evening, behind the storms. There could even be a few flurries or snow showers around as rain tapers off late Monday evening.
Stay with the First Alert Weather Team this week for updates on all the wild swings coming up in the forecast.
Cold weather for St. Patrick's Day
Tuesday is going to be much colder. After an afternoon temperature near 70° on Monday, temperatures may stay in the 30s on Tuesday afternoon with breezy weather. A few snow showers cannot be ruled out, especially early Tuesday in western Maryland.
A hard freeze is expected on Wednesday morning, followed by another afternoon spent in the 30s.