A strong nor’easter is developing off the East Coast. While forecasts suggest that the worst of the storm could miss Maryland, the National Weather Service said that a lot about the storm’s path and strength remains uncertain.

The low-pressure system is expected to stay off the coast of the Carolinas in the next few days, said Katherine Humphrey, a meteorologist for the weather service’s Baltimore/Washington office. The Baltimore region likely won’t see a lot of rain, but there’s potential for coastal flooding along the Chesapeake Bay, Humphrey said.

Nor’easters are strong storms that develop off the coast between Georgia and New England. They are usually more common from mid-fall to mid-spring and can produce major snowstorms during the winter.

The storm will likely peak this weekend, though its exact path is still unclear.

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The Eastern Shore, including Ocean City, could see some flooding. A coastal flood warning is in effect from 4 p.m. Wednesday through 4 a.m. Friday.

People heading to Ocean City for the sold-out Ocean’s Calling Festival, which runs Friday to Sunday, should keep a close eye on the weather.

In the Baltimore and Washington regions, sunshine and dry conditions are expected to break through Thursday after several days of steady rain.

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Baltimore region forecast

  • 🌧️ Coastal Flood Advisory in effect until midnight on Wednesday.
  • Today: Cloudy, with a slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid-60s. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid-60s. Lows around the 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Source: National Weather Service

Capital region forecast

  • 🌧️ Coastal Flood Advisory in effect until 7 a.m. Friday.
  • Today: Cloudy, with a chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny. Highs in the mid-60s. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Source: National Weather Service