Baltimore, Md. – Baltimore residents should brace for a stormy stretch starting Tuesday afternoon, with thunderstorms and periods of heavy rain expected to roll across central Maryland through late week. The unsettled weather could disrupt evening commutes and raise the risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service, storms are most likely to develop Tuesday afternoon and continue into the night, bringing gusty winds and downpours. Rain chances remain elevated Wednesday and Thursday, with scattered showers persisting through Friday morning. Storm activity may cause ponding on roadways, especially along I-95 and major arteries leading into downtown Baltimore.
The heaviest rainfall is expected Wednesday night into Thursday, when showers may linger and intensify. Temperatures will stay warm, hovering in the upper 70s to mid-80s, keeping humidity levels high. Commuters should allow extra travel time, and residents are advised to secure outdoor furniture and check sump pumps ahead of the storms.
While conditions may gradually improve by Saturday, forecasters caution that intermittent showers could persist into the weekend. Additional advisories may be issued as the system develops.
Five Day Forecast for Baltimore, Md.:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 81°
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, then storms possible, high 86°
- Wednesday: Showers likely, high 82°
- Thursday: Chance of showers, high 78°
- Friday: Showers likely with thunderstorms, high 80°
