Urgent Weather Alert: Rain Hits Baltimore Tuesday, Cold Thanksgiving Ahead

URGENT UPDATE: Baltimore is bracing for wet weather as rain is forecasted for Tuesday, November 21, 2023, impacting holiday travel and festivities. Residents can expect rain before 1 p.m., accompanied by mostly cloudy skies and a high of 58°F.

As millions prepare for Thanksgiving celebrations, the weather is set to shift dramatically. Following the rain on Tuesday, temperatures are predicted to plunge, with a high of only 46°F on Thanksgiving Day itself. This significant drop will create a chilly atmosphere for those gathering for the holiday.

Sunday begins the Thanksgiving week on a pleasant note, featuring mostly sunny skies and wind speeds ranging from 9 to 23 mph. The high will reach 58°F, while nighttime temperatures will cool to around 37°F.

Monday continues with sunny conditions and a high of 55°F. However, the peace will be short-lived as rain approaches midweek. Forecasters predict that Tuesday night will see temperatures hover around 50°F as the wet weather persists.

Wednesday brings a brief respite with partly sunny skies and a warmer high of 65°F, but that’s not enough to stave off the cold front moving in just in time for Thanksgiving. By Thursday evening, temperatures are expected to drop to a frigid 30°F.

Friday follows with clear skies but remains cold, peaking at 43°F during the day, before plunging to 28°F overnight.

This developing weather pattern is crucial for anyone planning to travel or gather with family this Thanksgiving. Stay tuned for further updates as conditions evolve, and ensure you prepare for the cold snap that will follow the rain.

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