Baltimore, MD – After weeks of dry conditions across the Mid-Atlantic, forecasters say light rain is finally on the way Tuesday, bringing minor relief to parts of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
According to the National Weather Service Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, dry weather will persist through Monday before a cold front delivers some much-needed rain on Tuesday. Forecast models show up to 0.6 inches of precipitation in central Pennsylvania, with lighter totals around 0.3 to 0.4 inches expected across the Delmarva Peninsula and parts of northern Virginia.
Despite the welcome rainfall, officials say the region’s river levels are expected to remain low due to prolonged dryness. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows much of Maryland and Delaware classified as “abnormally dry” or under moderate drought conditions, particularly in the western counties and northern Virginia foothills.
The rain is not expected to cause flooding or major travel issues, but forecasters note it may provide some short-term relief for local agriculture and air quality.
More rain opportunities are possible later in the week as fall weather patterns strengthen across the East Coast.
