Rain, Storms Target MD On Thursday: See Latest Timeline, Forecast

BALTIMORE, MD — Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are set to hit Maryland on Thursday, creating soggy conditions that could continue through the Memorial Day holiday weekend, forecasters said.

A cold front responsible for the past two days of severe weather in the central United States arrives on Maryland’s doorstep Thursday, the Capital Weather Gang said in its latest forecast. The front is likely to spawn scatter showers, thunderstorms and isolated severe weather capable of producing hail and high winds, forecasters said.

Many areas could see a half-inch to an inch of rain, forecasters said.

According to the National Weather Service’s latest forecast, Marylanders can expect “numerous” showers Thursday morning. Showers will continue through late afternoon into the evening, forecasters said. Thunderstorms are also possible later in the day.

The rain is expected to taper off by midnight, forecasters said.

Meanwhile, temperatures on Thursday will reach the low to mid-80s.

Looking forward, the next wave of showers and storms is likely to arrive later on Saturday. There’s also a chance for storms later Sunday, forecasters said.

A cold front will push into the area on Memorial Day and is likely to spawn several showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening.

“For the warm-weather lovers, you are set now through the holiday weekend as highs each day should reach at least the upper 70s. For outdoor lovers, you will have to do some artful dodging of showers and storms,” the Capital Weather Gang said in its forecast. “Right now, the drier days look to be Friday and, possibly, Sunday — but stay tuned for updates as the timing of showers and storms is still uncertain.”

Here’s a look at the NWS forecast for the Baltimore area through Monday:

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then isolated showers between 1pm and 3pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south wind.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Memorial Day: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.