Baltimore is heading for a high near 88°F today with a mostly sunny start that gives way to a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, so get your outdoor plans wrapped up before the sky turns. The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office says south winds of just 0 to 5 mph are dragging in a warm, humid air mass, and that instability builds through the afternoon into a 40% chance of rain — with a tenth to a quarter inch possible if a cell rolls over the Inner Harbor or Camden Yards.
Today’s Setup
Tonight stays milder, dropping only to around 71°F, with a lingering 30% chance of a stray storm before 8 PM ET and partly cloudy skies after. That’s really just the appetizer. The bigger story is Tuesday, when a potent cold front sweeps through with an 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 85°F. The Storm Prediction Center has shifted a marginal risk of severe weather into central Maryland, with the forecast discussion flagging damaging wind gusts as the main threat and some large hail possible, mainly across the southern part of the region.
Best Window To Be Outside
If you’ve got yard work, a Fort McHenry walk, or a Chesapeake Bay outing planned, this morning through early afternoon is your window before showers arrive. Tuesday looks unsettled most of the day, so shift any must-do outdoor errands to today or wait for the drier stretch forecasters expect later this week.
Rain And Storm Risk
Gusty winds up to 21 mph are possible Tuesday afternoon as the front and an associated surface low track through, so secure loose patio furniture and grills tonight. A waterproof phone pouch is worth grabbing if you’re heading anywhere near the water this week.
What To Wear Or Bring
Humidity will make 88°F feel sticky — light, breathable clothing and an umbrella in the car are smart moves. Baseball fans: the Baltimore Orioles host the Philadelphia Phillies at Camden Yards on July 31, and current guidance points to drier, calmer weather by then for tailgating with a portable propane grill. Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub, and grab Official team gear on Fanatics before first pitch.
Across town, Daniel Caesar plays CFG Bank Arena on July 28 — an indoor show, so it’s a great rain-day plan if Monday’s storms linger into Tuesday. Pick up a Daniel Caesar t-shirt or Daniel Caesar hoodie ahead of the show.
Next Few Days
After Tuesday’s front clears, the National Weather Service expects drier conditions through midweek — a good stretch to catch up on mowing with something like the EGO Power+ Battery Deal before rain chances climb again heading into the weekend.
On a soggy night like tonight, comfort food wins. A slow cooker chili or beef stew is easy to start now and have ready by dinner — a programmable slow cooker or enameled cast iron Dutch oven makes it simple. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
