Rain and thunderstorms could dampen outdoor plans in Maryland

If you’re heading to Camden Yards this evening, pack a poncho.

Rain showers and potential thunderstorms could disrupt any plans outdoors on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Luis Rosa, a meteorologist with the weather service, said Marylanders can expect a “gray day” ahead, though no severe storms.

Showers will be on and off throughout the morning, said Rosa, with a small break in the late morning and early afternoon. Starting in the mid-afternoon, some thunderstorms could roll in, potentially delaying the Baltimore Orioles game.

Another weather front of storms could roll over the Appalachian Mountains around 10 p.m., bringing some heavy rain through midnight, said Rosa. Showers could pour about a quarter of an inch of rain overnight, according to the weather service.

Sunday should be drier and warmer with a high of 85 degrees. The sun should peek out throughout the day as well.

How is the forecast for Ocean City?

Ocean City forecast for Saturday

• 🌤️ Best beach time: Rainy and stormy most of the day
• ⛈️ Storm timing: Afternoon into the evening
• ⚡ Biggest hazard: Heavy rain and thunderstorms
• 🌊 Surf/rip current risk: Low
• 🚗 Travel impacts: Half an inch of rain at night

Beachgoers may want to hunker down on Saturday as storms and rain are expected to come down most of the day. There will be better luck on Sunday, which will start off cloudy but get sunnier throughout the day, according to the weather service.

A calm weekend in a storm-packed summer

The summer in Maryland has been filled with severe storms, flooding and at least 11 tornadoes, higher than the average number of eight.

It’s not just Maryland — this summer has been more active for tornadoes nationwide, according to Storm Prediction Center data.

Storms in the state alone have toppled trees and power lines, cutting power to tens of thousands of Marylanders for hours and shutting down roads.

But as temperatures drop and the air gets drier this month, the severe weather threat should start to weaken.

Banner reporter Clara Longo de Freitas contributed to this article.