Baltimore, MD – Residents should prepare for a soggy commute Wednesday as a significant storm system moves into the region, bringing a high probability of thunderstorms and showers that will linger through the evening. The wet weather marks a turbulent start to the week before conditions clear just in time for the Juneteenth holiday and a hot, sunny weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, the Baltimore area has an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms beginning after 5 a.m. on Wednesday and continuing throughout the day. The activity is expected to wind down Wednesday night, leading to mostly clear skies and a low around 79°F. Drivers should remain cautious of potentially slick roads and reduced visibility during the storms.
The forecast for Thursday, Juneteenth, promises a welcome shift to sunny skies and a high near 97°F, offering ideal conditions for outdoor celebrations. The pleasant weather is set to continue into the weekend. Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 92°F, followed by a hot and sunny Saturday with a high near 95°F.
Looking ahead, the sunny and hot pattern will persist. Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny and hot with a high near 98°F, and Monday will see temperatures climb even higher, with a forecast high near 101°F.
Here is the five-day forecast:
- Wednesday: Chance of thunderstorms, high near 95°F.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): Sunny, high near 97°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 92°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 95°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98°F.
