Severe storms threaten Maryland with damaging winds and hail
- Scattered showers and storms are forecasted across Maryland this evening as a cold front approaches.
- The storms could produce damaging winds and hail, affecting local events and commutes.
- Following the storms, a cooler weather pattern will prevail, leading to temperatures dropping into the 50s and 60s later this week.
Severe thunderstorms are anticipated across Maryland this evening as a cold front approaches the region. The National Weather Service has issued warnings as these storms could produce damaging wind gusts exceeding 50 mph and hail up to the size of pennies. Residents and fans attending the Orioles game at Camden Yards should be aware that storms may impact both the later innings and postgame activities, which could lead to difficult commuting conditions. As the evening progresses, the storms are likely to move towards the Eastern Shore, with forecasts suggesting clearing after 9 p.m. Tonight, temperatures will dip to the mid to upper 40s, leading to partly to mostly cloudy skies. On Tuesday, Marylanders can expect a shift to cooler and breezy conditions, with maximum temperatures around 60 degrees under mostly sunny skies. A similar forecast persists into Wednesday, with highs again near 60 degrees. By Thursday, warmer temperatures will make a brief return, with highs in the upper 70s and a slight chance of afternoon showers. The following days will see a stalled front over the region, causing temperature variances across Maryland. Areas to the north of this front may experience highs in the 50s and 60s, while those to the south could warm into the low 70s. Scattered showers and potential thunderstorms are expected to occur from Friday into the weekend, increasing in intensity by Sunday when the system is predicted to push through the region. Highs on Friday are projected to be near 70 degrees, but areas north of the front may remain significantly cooler. Saturday's highs are expected to be in the low 60s, with a rebound to the low 70s forecast for Sunday ahead of the final push of the front. Winds will pick up considerably by Monday, bringing further chances of showers and maximum temperatures in the upper 50s. Tuesday will feel much cooler and windy, with gusty northwest winds more than 20 mph, resulting in highs in the low to mid-50s. Overall, residents are preparing for not only storms tonight but also the resulting shift in temperatures over the upcoming week as cooler, drier air returns to the area shortly after the storm system passes.