Maryland weather is shifting from pleasant early-September sunshine into an active storm pattern, with a cold front approaching the state later this week according to forecasts from CBS Baltimore.
Current Pleasant Conditions Across Maryland
Maryland is holding on to pleasant weather with sunshine, comfortable temperatures, and light winds across much of the state, according to CBS Baltimore. Calm conditions persist due to high pressure stationed to the north, with the majority of areas seeing afternoon peaks ranging from the mid-70s to nearly 80 degrees. Mountain residents are experiencing cooler air, with readings staying in the 60s. Skies remain mostly clear, and while most spots dip into the 50s overnight, mountain valleys could drop into the 40s with patchy fog developing by daybreak.
Mid-Week Warming Trend and Isolated Western Storms
By Wednesday, winds will swing around from the south, allowing slightly warmer and more humid air to filter into the region according to CBS Baltimore. Temperatures are projected to climb into the upper 70s and lower 80s across central Maryland. Even though most of the state remains dry, slightly higher moisture levels near the mountains in far western Maryland could spark an isolated shower or thunderstorm late in the day. Wednesday night will remain quiet, with lows ranging from the mid-50s to low 60s.
Thursday Cold Front Brings Storm Chances
Thursday brings the first real weather system of the week, as a cold front approaches from the west during the afternoon and evening according to CBS Baltimore. This system could spark scattered showers and thunderstorms. The best chance for storms will concentrate over western Maryland, where stronger winds aloft could organize a line of storms. Although widespread severe weather is not guaranteed, more intense storm groupings might generate damaging wind gusts prior to losing strength as they track eastward toward the Chesapeake Bay and the I-95 corridor. Thursday temperatures will top out in the low to mid-80s under increasingly humid conditions.
Weekend Weather Transition and Cooler Air
Friday keeps Maryland in a warm and sticky air mass where an isolated shower remains possible despite mostly dry conditions, according to CBS Baltimore. Saturday delivers a more substantial change as a stronger cold front sweeps across the state, bringing showers and a round of thunderstorms during the day. Cooler and drier air will pour in behind the front.
High pressure is scheduled to build back in from the northwest by early next week, delivering a refreshing stretch of weather featuring highs mainly in the 70s, low humidity, and crisp nights in the 50s, according to CBS Baltimore.
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