Baltimore is in for a wet Wednesday with showers and thunderstorms expected through this evening, with a high near 66°F and an 80% chance of precipitation.
Here’s what to expect: Rain showers will likely develop between 11 AM and 5 PM ET, then transition into showers and thunderstorms through the evening. The National Weather Service forecasters note that the timing remains a bit tricky—morning low clouds across the Inner Harbor and Canton waterfront may take time to burn off, but once they do, expect instability to kick in during the afternoon heating hours. Rainfall amounts will range from a quarter to half inch today, with another half to three-quarters inch possible tonight before things clear out.
Winds will gust up to 21 mph this afternoon from the southeast, so if you’re planning to visit Federal Hill Park or walk along the harbor, grab a packable rain jacket to stay dry. Tonight’s low will drop to around 52°F with continued rain and thunderstorms before midnight.
What this means for your Wednesday:
If you’re heading to the Baltimore Orioles vs. Houston Astros game at Camden Yards tonight (April 29), you’re in luck—you’ll be indoors! The game is protected from the weather, so grab your Official team gear on Fanatics and enjoy the game. Tailgating beforehand? Skip the portable propane grill today and grab food from a nearby vendor instead.
For outdoor events, the Nettspend concert at The Fillmore Silver Spring (April 29) and Behemoth: The Godless IV 2026 at The Fillmore Silver Spring (April 30) are both indoors, so you’re set. If you’re catching any of these shows, a compact travel umbrella will get you safely to the door.
Mow your lawn tomorrow (Thursday) instead—that’s when we’ll see sunny skies and highs near 67°F with northwest winds. Perfect timing.
The weekend outlook:
Thursday and Friday will be much nicer, with Thursday delivering full sunshine and Friday staying mostly dry. However, a persistent upper low may bring additional showers to the area Friday night. Temperatures will take a sharp turn downward this weekend into early next week, dropping well below normal. Some frost is even possible along the Allegheny Front, so hold off on planting tender annuals until next week.
Rainy day dinner idea:
Tonight’s the perfect time for slow-cooker comfort food. A hearty beef stew or chili will warm you up while the storms roll through. Grab a programmable slow cooker so you can set it this morning and come home to dinner ready to go. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door—pick up an enameled cast iron Dutch oven while you’re at it for future rainy-day cooking.
Stay dry out there, Baltimore!
