This blog post summarizes the key points from a recent WBAL-TV Maryland weather report, translating the station’s updates into a clear, actionable forecast for Baltimore-area residents.
I cover Saturday’s summer-like heat and evening storms, where the risk is highest, the role of an advancing cold front, expected temperature swings, and what to expect through early next week.
Saturday snapshot: intense heat gives way to evening storms
Temperatures climbed into the upper 80s to around 90 degrees on Saturday with high humidity. These conditions created an unstable atmosphere, ripe for thunderstorms.
These storms produced heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds in several parts of the region.
Who is most at risk and why
Storms eased north and west of I-95, but areas south and east of Baltimore—particularly the Eastern Shore—continued to see strong storm cells.
Counties such as Kent and Queen Anne’s experienced the heaviest rainfall and the most intense lightning activity.
The WBAL weather team designated Saturday as an “Impact Weather Day”, advising residents to prepare for possible damaging winds, hail, lightning strikes, and power outages—especially across Northeast Maryland.
If you live in those zones, secure outdoor items and avoid travel during active storms.
Short-term forecast: clearing, a cool-down, and a baseball window
As the day progressed, a cold front moved across the eastern U.S., driving the line of storms eastward.
This allowed cooler, drier air to filter into the region.
That shift paved the way for a notable drop in humidity and temperatures over the next 48–72 hours.
Timing and practical impacts
In Baltimore City, showers lingered but were expected to clear sufficiently to provide a two to three hour window for outdoor activities downtown.
This is useful information for baseball fans planning to head to the ballpark.
Overnight, most locations should fall into the 60s, with inland and higher-elevation spots cooling further to the upper 40s and low 50s by Monday morning.
Late Saturday night into early Sunday, residual showers could return—particularly east of Baltimore—before skies clear in the afternoon.
Sunday looks like a big improvement: sunshine, lower humidity, and highs in the upper 70s.
Looking ahead: a pleasant stretch of weather
Monday and Tuesday are forecast to be mainly sunny with highs in the 70s. Comfortable overnight lows in the 50s signal a welcome break from the summer-like conditions.
The only notable chance for rain comes around Wednesday. Even that appears to be limited at this point.
For planning purposes, here are the essentials to remember:
If you live in the Baltimore metro area or along the Eastern Shore, stay weather-aware and keep a charged phone and emergency kit handy during Impact Weather alerts.
Here is the source article for this story: Lightning, heavy rain, severe wind possible on Saturday