{"id":134789,"date":"2026-05-20T14:42:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/scattered-storms-wednesday-into-thursday\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:42:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:42:41","slug":"scattered-storms-wednesday-into-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/scattered-storms-wednesday-into-thursday\/","title":{"rendered":"Scattered storms Wednesday into Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of Maryland until 8 p.m.Thunderstorms will develop across the Baltimore area on Wednesday afternoon as a cold front moves in. The rest of the week will turn cool and rainy.The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center upgraded the risk of severe thunderstorms in Central and Western Maryland to level two, which is a slight risk. The main threats are wind gusts of 60 mph and hail from 3-11 p.m.Rainy Wednesday afternoon into ThursdayTry to take care of outdoor activities earlier on Wednesday, while the sun is out but the temperatures are still comfortable. Temperatures will quickly climb to the 90s by Wednesday afternoon, as the humidity increases slightly, as well.Thunderstorms will likely develop after 2 p.m. as a cold front approaches the area. The storms will be capable of downpours, and isolated gusty winds and hail.Then, it’s possible for rain to become a bit more widespread across Maryland by the evening and linger into Thursday. Traffic impactsThe Maryland Transportation Authority said inclement weather may prevent or disrupt two-way traffic operations on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge throughout the holiday weekend.| MAP: Check our LIVE traffic map & cameras in the WBAL-TV 11 News appTwo-way operations are prohibited during bridge wind warnings or restrictions, fog or limited visibility, and periods of precipitation, and may also be suspended during incidents.Weather and traffic permitting, two-way traffic operations will be implemented to help alleviate eastbound delays at the Bay Bridge. Maryland’s 7-Day Weather ForecastThe rest of the week, will turn cool and rainy. This weather pattern could last into Memorial Day weekend, though there could be more breaks in the rain by Sunday and Monday.Stay InformedDownload the WBAL-TV 11 News app and turn on push alerts to be aware of changing weather and watch WBAL-TV 11 News for updates.Follow the WBAL-TV 11 Weather Team on X: @wbaltv11 | @TTasselWBAL | @AvaWBAL | @TonyPannWBAL | @DalenciaWBAL | @AlenaLeeWX|| Closings\/Delays | Weather Advisories | Radar | Forecast | Email Alerts | Send us your pics ||WBAL-TV 11 Maryland Weather RadarApp users tap here for interactive radar.Share Your PhotosShare your weather photos and videos and we may show them on WBAL-TV 11 News or online!DIRECT UPLOAD: Use this form to upload photos and video.EMAIL: Email your photos and video to news@wbaltv.com.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of Maryland until 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Thunderstorms will develop across the Baltimore area on Wednesday afternoon as a cold front moves in. The rest of the week will turn cool and rainy.<\/p>\n

The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center upgraded the risk of severe thunderstorms in Central and Western Maryland to level two, which is a slight risk. The main threats are wind gusts of 60 mph and hail from 3-11 p.m.<\/p>\n

Rainy Wednesday afternoon into Thursday<\/h2>\n

Try to take care of outdoor activities earlier on Wednesday, while the sun is out but the temperatures are still comfortable. <\/p>\n

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Temperatures will quickly climb to the 90s by Wednesday afternoon, as the humidity increases slightly, as well.<\/p>\n

Thunderstorms will likely develop after 2 p.m. as a cold front approaches the area. The storms will be capable of downpours, and isolated gusty winds and hail.<\/p>\n

Then, it’s possible for rain to become a bit more widespread across Maryland by the evening and linger into Thursday.<\/p>\n

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The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the risk of severe thunderstorms in central and western Maryland to level 2: a slight risk. The main threats are wind gusts to 60 mph and hail from 3 pm to 11 pm. pic.twitter.com\/9m673fqBPJ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Traffic impacts<\/h2>\n

The Maryland Transportation Authority said inclement weather may prevent or disrupt two-way traffic operations on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge throughout the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n

| MAP<\/strong>: Check our LIVE traffic map & cameras in the WBAL-TV 11 News app<\/a><\/p>\n

Two-way operations are prohibited during bridge wind warnings or restrictions, fog or limited visibility, and periods of precipitation, and may also be suspended during incidents.<\/p>\n

Weather and traffic permitting, two-way traffic operations will be implemented to help alleviate eastbound delays at the Bay Bridge. <\/p>\n

Maryland’s 7-Day Weather Forecast<\/h2>\n

The rest of the week, will turn cool and rainy. This weather pattern could last into Memorial Day weekend, though there could be more breaks in the rain by Sunday and Monday.<\/p>\n

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Stay Informed<\/h2>\n

Download the WBAL-TV 11 News app<\/a> and turn on push alerts<\/em> to be aware of changing weather and watch WBAL-TV 11 News<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n

Follow the WBAL-TV 11 Weather Team on X: @wbaltv11<\/a> | @TTasselWBAL<\/a> | @AvaWBAL<\/a> | @TonyPannWBAL<\/a> | @DalenciaWBAL<\/a> | @AlenaLeeWX<\/a><\/p>\n

|| Closings\/Delays<\/a> | Weather Advisories<\/a> | Radar<\/a> | Forecast<\/a> | Email Alerts<\/a> | Send us your pics<\/a> ||<\/p>\n\n

WBAL-TV 11 Maryland Weather Radar<\/h2>\n

App users tap here for interactive radar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Share Your Photos<\/h2>\n

Share your weather photos and videos and we may show them on WBAL-TV 11 News or online!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n