Richmond, Va. – The Mid-Atlantic is set for a soggy stretch through the end of the week, as waves of thunderstorms bring the potential for locally heavy rainfall and wet travel conditions across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and surrounding states.
According to the National Weather Service’s Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, rainfall totals are expected to reach 0.25 to 0.75 inches each day through Friday, with isolated thunderstorms capable of producing over an inch of rain in some areas. The highest chances for widespread rain and storms will occur on Wednesday and Thursday.
Roads could become slick during evening commutes, especially around Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and central Virginia. While the risk of river flooding remains low for now, smaller creeks and low-lying areas may experience brief runoff issues if downpours persist. As of Tuesday morning, streamflows remained within normal range for most of the region, though parts of southern Pennsylvania and northern Maryland were trending above average.
Drivers are urged to slow down in heavy rain, and residents should keep phones charged and storm drains clear. With humidity rising and storms recurring daily, this pattern may resemble similar wet spells seen in late June 2021.
More showers are expected into Friday, with updated advisories likely midweek.
