According to the latest forecast, Baltimore residents can look forward to a relatively dry Memorial Day. Despite a stationary front over the southern U.S. and a high-pressure system to the north-west, the area is expected to remain dry through tonight. "Dry conditions are expected for Memorial Day as high pressure builds in from the Great Lakes through tonight," the National Weather Service stated in a report released early Monday morning. Temperatures will hover in the low to mid 70s across the northern half of the area and in the mid 60s to low 70s for the southern half.

However, the region isn't out of the woods yet, as another system from the southern U.S. is poised to impact the area from early to mid-week. Some light rain is expected in central VA through daybreak, but it will likely subside by mid-morning. For the region's southern parts, abundant cloud cover is predicted to linger throughout the day, particularly south of I-66 .

Wednesday could bring more significant rainfall, especially in the Alleghenies, where forecasts predict between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain. This is particularly concerning given the area's recent vulnerability to flash flooding. Given the lingering sensitivity from flash flooding a couple of weeks ago and low FFG, a Flood Watch may be needed for portions of the Alleghenies, the report cautions.

Marine conditions seem favorable for the next couple of days with high pressure in control. However, come Wednesday, southeast winds may approach Small Craft Advisory (SCA) criteria, indicating rougher conditions for Chesapeake Bay mariners. For air travel, the report indicates VFR conditions are expected today through Tuesday afternoon, with sub-VFR conditions likely by Wednesday due to forecasted rain showers.

As the week progresses, showers and the potential for thunderstorms continue to be in the forecast, especially towards the end of the week as another trough lingers to our west. Despite these chances for wet weather, daily temperatures are expected to remain around the average for this time of year, sitting at the upper 70s.