Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Baltimore-DC Region Tuesday

MARYLAND — As a cold front slowly moves through the Baltimore/Washington region on Tuesday, the threat of thunderstorms remains, according to the National Weather Service. Some severe thunderstorms may also move in along and east of the I-95 corridor.

In the afternoon and into the evening, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Baltimore-D.C. region, with damaging winds being the primary threat, according to NWS.

Areas affected include Carroll County, Northern Baltimore, and northwest Montgomery, Howard, and Harford counties.

On Monday, the forecast for hail and strong winds was spotty, with lightning causing a townhome fire in Bel Air and heavy rain delayed the Baltimore Orioles game, while many areas saw little if any rain.

Drier weather with less humidity is expected to pass through the region on Wednesday and Thursday, before the return of a summertime pattern by Friday, according to the NWS.

In the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., expect showers and a heavy thunderstorm, with a 99 percent chance of rain, according to the AccuWeather Forecast. The high will be 81 and the low 65.

Fox 5 reported there is a "marginal risk" for severe weather on Tuesday that could bring damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours and hail to the area in the late afternoon and early evening hours.

Inclement weather may force the temporary closure of some Maryland Department of Transportation Authority bridges. Each facility will implement a closure based on current conditions, so lengthy delays may occur on Tuesday, according to MDTA.

Eastbound delays may occur at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Tuesday, according to MTDA. Heavy rainfall, fog/limited visibility, wind warnings or other restrictions may prevent officials from implementing two-way operations on the bridge. If this occurs, one lane of eastbound traffic will be directed to the westbound span. For the most up-to-date information call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726).

Here is the five-day Maryland forecast from the National Weather Service:

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 84. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.