Residents in Baltimore and surrounding areas, brace yourselves for a weather roller coaster in the coming days. An upper low-pressure system drifts northeastward, bringing a mixed bag of conditions ranging from foggy mornings to potential thunderstorms in the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service , isolated flooding is also on the radar, with the bulk of the precipitation expected to hit southern regions more significantly than northern ones.

The forecast looks a bit uncertain moving from Thursday into the weekend, variables such as advection of a high theta-e airmass, and whether or not the atmosphere remains capped, could play into the severity and occurrence of storms. For Friday, the region is set to turn hot and humid, with highs soaring well into the 80s and dew points creeping into that uncomfortably sticky range in the mid 60s to lower 70s, the combination of steep lapse rates and strong shear presenting a conducive environment for thunderstorm genesis, though, this entire scenario is shrouded with shades of unpredictability as of now.

Looking toward the weekend, Saturday seems primed for showers and thunderstorms in line with a passing cold front, potentially necessitating Special Marine Warnings near the water borders. Come Sunday, however, a reprieve inches closer with high pressure expected to settle in, gifting the area with drier conditions, agreeing upon upper 70s to low 80s temperatures, and a welcomed drop in humidity levels.

Regarding potential hazards for maritime enthusiasts, small craft advisories are in place through Wednesday morning, after which lighter winds are forecasted until the end of the week. Mariners should remain vigilant, though, as weather conditions are prime for sudden squalls, particularly heading into Friday night and again come Saturday with storm development possibilities. Finally, minor coastal flooding has been an issue for those close to the shore. However, water levels should start receding, with areas like Georgetown potentially still grappling with freshwater flooding by Thursday.