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Maryland Weather Nov. 2-6: Warmup Before Storms Arrive Thursday
Baltimore, MD – A stretch of pleasant fall weather will give way to warmer than average temperatures across Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region this week before showers and possible thunderstorm
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-11-02T09:20:35.929Z
Baltimore, MD – A stretch of pleasant fall weather will give way to warmer than average temperatures across Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region this week before showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Thursday, November 5, followed by additional rain chances Friday, November 6.
According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office, the workweek will begin Monday, November 2, with seasonable temperatures, sunshine and a few passing clouds. Warmer conditions are expected to develop Tuesday and continue through much of the week.
Monday will offer relatively comfortable early November weather, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities and travel across the Baltimore Washington metropolitan area.
By Tuesday, November 3 , temperatures are expected to climb above seasonal averages as sunshine dominates the forecast.
The warming trend will continue Wednesday, November 4, although increasing cloud cover will signal the beginning of a transition toward a more unsettled weather pattern.
The most noticeable change is expected Thursday, November 5, when showers become possible across the region.
Forecasters indicate that an isolated thunderstorm could also develop Thursday , although the current outlook does not identify a widespread severe weather threat.
Residents across central Maryland, northern Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area may encounter periods of wet weather as the system moves through.
By Friday, November 6, intermittent showers are expected to remain possible, potentially affecting outdoor plans and travel heading into the weekend.
The shift toward wetter conditions follows several days of above average temperatures, making Thursday and Friday the primary periods to monitor for changing weather.
Drivers should remain alert for wet pavement and reduced visibility during any heavier showers, particularly during commuting hours.
Although thunderstorms are possible, the National Weather Service has not specified storm intensity or rainfall totals in its latest five day outlook.
Residents planning outdoor activities later this week should monitor updated forecasts as the timing and coverage of precipitation become clearer.