Baltimore and the surrounding Maryland region are being told to prepare for a stretch of warm, humid, and unpredictable weather through the end of the week, with forecasters warning that scattered storms could interfere with outdoor plans — including tonight’s Perseids meteor shower.
Skywatchers hoping to catch the annual meteor shower may run into trouble, as forecasters say cloud cover combined with scattered showers and a possible thunderstorm could obstruct visibility across the Baltimore area tonight. Those determined to view the celestial event are being advised to head away from city lights during the pre-dawn hours, when skies are expected to be clearest.
Conditions are expected to intensify on Thursday, with temperatures in Baltimore climbing to around 90 degrees by late afternoon. Humidity will push the heat index into the low-to-mid 90s, making it feel notably hotter than the actual temperature. A stray shower or thunderstorm remains possible during the day, though forecasters say the chance is low.
Friday will bring more of the same — warm, muggy air paired with scattered showers and thunderstorms capable of disrupting outdoor plans across the region, though the day is not expected to be a total washout. Rain is forecast to taper off by Friday evening.
The weekend outlook is mixed. Saturday is shaping up to be the more favorable of the two days, with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the low-to-mid 80s. That’s welcome news for fans headed to the Ravens’ preseason opener against the Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore Saturday evening, with kickoff temperatures expected in the comfortable 70s and low humidity.
Sunday, however, is expected to bring a shift, with increasing cloud cover and a rising chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms moving into the Baltimore area during the afternoon and evening. That unsettled pattern is forecast to carry into Monday before drier conditions return by the middle of next week.
Officials continue to monitor the shifting forecast and are urging Baltimore-area residents to stay alert for updates as storm chances fluctuate throughout the week.