Baltimore, Maryland – Intense rainfall threatens to disrupt travel, flood roadways, and spark emergencies across central Maryland as a powerful storm system targets the Baltimore region Friday, August 1st. Residents are urged to avoid travel on I-95 and local streets during periods of heavy rain, especially Friday afternoon into evening.
According to the National Weather Service, a Flood Watch remains in effect for Baltimore, the District of Columbia, and much of central Maryland from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night, with the heaviest impacts focused on Friday, August 1st. Showers and thunderstorms will intensify after 3 PM, producing 1 to 2 inches of rain in less than 30 minutes and localized totals up to 6 inches. This poses a significant threat to major highways like I-95, I-695, and surface streets in low-lying neighborhoods, with urban flash flooding and hazardous driving conditions likely.
Authorities urge drivers to stay off the roads during high rainfall, avoid flooded underpasses, and move vehicles from flood-prone areas. Emergency management teams are preparing for possible street closures and water rescues.
Thunderstorms may linger into Friday night before conditions improve. The weekend brings a dramatic change: expect sunny, dry weather for Saturday and Sunday with temperatures climbing into the mid- to upper-80s, giving residents a welcome break after the rain. Looking ahead, the first week of August will feature mostly clear skies and summer heat, with highs approaching 90°F by Monday and Tuesday.
Stay tuned for updates as additional weather alerts may be issued through Friday evening. Continue to monitor official warnings and prepare for rapidly changing conditions.
Five-Day Forecast: Baltimore, MD (Friday, August 1st – Wednesday, August 6th)
- Friday: Heavy rain and thunderstorms, especially after 3 PM. High near 82°F. Flooding possible.
- Friday Night: Showers tapering. Breezy and cooler, low near 68°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and warm, high around 86°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, high near 88°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high around 89°F.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, hot, high near 90°F.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high around 90°F.
