Baltimore drivers may face slick roads Tuesday afternoon as widespread showers move into central Maryland, threatening the evening commute. Heavy downpours combined with gusty winds could create delays on major routes, including I-95 and I-83.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances rise to 60% Tuesday night, with gusts up to 20 mph from the northeast. Showers are expected to develop by mid-morning and continue through Wednesday morning. Commuters are urged to allow extra travel time, use headlights in heavy rain, and avoid flooded intersections.
The unsettled pattern will keep skies cloudy and temperatures cooler, with highs only in the mid-70s Tuesday and Wednesday. Conditions begin to improve Thursday when partly sunny skies return, offering a brief break before warmer weather builds again heading into the weekend.
Localized flooding is possible in low-lying and poor drainage areas across Baltimore City and surrounding counties. Crews may respond to slick spots on the Jones Falls Expressway and the Baltimore Beltway if rainfall rates intensify. Residents should keep devices charged and stay alert for potential advisories.
By late week, the pattern shifts toward drier and warmer conditions, giving Maryland a taste of late-summer warmth. Afternoon highs will rebound into the upper 80s by Friday, a notable jump after midweek’s cool, damp stretch.
Warnings remain possible through Wednesday morning. The next round of significant updates will focus on rainfall totals and any additional travel advisories.
Five Day Forecast for Baltimore, Maryland:
- Tuesday: Showers likely, high near 77. Winds NE 10–13 mph.
- Wednesday: Showers likely, high near 75. Chance of evening rain 40%.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 82.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 88.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 78.
