Residents of Baltimore and surrounding areas should brace for windy weather today, with the latest weather update in Baltimore/Washington forewarning a plunge in temperatures and gusty winds across the region. The
National Weather Service
reports that following a secondary cold front, northwest winds are expected to gust between 20 and 30 mph across the area, with mountain regions experiencing bursts up to 40 mph through the afternoon. Temperatures will remain sharply chilly, with highs ranging from the upper 30s and low 40s in the mountains to near 60 degrees east of the Blue Ridge.
As the evening approaches, the weather service indicates temperatures will plummet rapidly, especially within dry air conditions that are setting in overnight. Residents should prepare for the coldest air this season, with lows forecasted to swoop to the mid to upper 20s and low 30s across the region. The more sheltered and elevated locales west of the Blue Ridge and near the MD/PA boundary may encounter a dip into the upper teens.
Wednesday ushers in a brief respite with high-pressure building over the area, but do not expect a significant warm-up. The forecast suggests high temperatures will struggle to surpass the mid- to upper 40s and low- to mid-50s Wednesday afternoon. Cloud covers’ gradual thickening heralds the approach of another cold frontal boundary, which is anticipated to cross the area Thursday through Friday, bringing with it a chance of mixed precipitation for the higher terrain.
In terms of aviation, pilots should take heed of potentially challenging conditions through Wednesday night. The strong winds may result in low-level wind shear, especially this evening. Come Thursday, weather conditions look to deteriorate, with sub-VFR ceilings possible due to another cold front, forecasting light to moderate showers across the terminals throughout the day.
The marine outlook mirrors that of the land, with the small craft advisory remaining in effect through Wednesday afternoon. Winds gust up to 30 knots, and Mariners should also be mindful of possible gale-force gusts up to 35 knots.
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