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Maryland Weather: Storms, Wind, and Frost Brace for Weekend
16 Oct
Summary
- Strong storms with damaging winds and possible isolated tornadoes are expected.
- Temperatures will swing dramatically, from lower 80s to frosty mornings.
- Weekend weather includes gusty winds, chilly conditions, and possible frost.
Maryland is under First Alert Weather Days for Friday and Saturday due to rapidly changing conditions. Friday will start with fog and showers as a warm front passes, leading to clearing skies and temperatures in the lower 80s by midday. Strong southwesterly winds of 10 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, are expected.
A line of strong to severe storms is predicted to move across central and eastern Maryland between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday, bringing threats of damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours. An isolated tornado remains a low possibility. Overnight, showers will persist with falling temperatures and wind chills in the 40s.
Saturday will feature a significant temperature drop, with highs only reaching the mid-50s. Persistent clouds and winds gusting 25 to 35 mph will make it feel much colder, with wind chills in the 40s throughout the day. Morning showers are possible in Baltimore before 8 a.m., impacting the Baltimore Running Festival.
Sunday is anticipated to bring the first widespread frost of the season to areas along and north and west of I-95, with possible frost and freeze alerts in central and western Maryland. Despite a cold start, sunshine will warm temperatures into the mid and upper 50s by the afternoon with less wind, making it the pick of the weekend.
