April 18 Warm Air Flows In With More Wind And A Mix Of Clouds Into Easter Weekend

April 18 2025

Friday Morning Report

Now, we turn the corner as temperatures bounce off the bottom. Compare the high temperatures on Thursday at 65F in Baltimore. Today and tomorrow, temperatures are expected to jump 10 degrees each day.

This will bring gusty winds and a mix of clouds. So yes, the temperatures will be warm and comfortable, but it comes at a price. It will not be perfect!

The storm system on the edge of our nice weather will persist with severe storms from Texas to the Midwest. By the time this reaches us, it will weaken, and any risk for showers will not help our growing drought.

CLIMATE DATA: Baltimore

TODAY April 18

Sunrise at 6:25 AM

Sunset at 7:47 PM

Normal Low in Baltimore:  45ºF

Record 26ºF in 1973

Normal High in Baltimore: 68ºF

Record 94ºF 1896

Drought Reminder

Rainfall Deficit at BWI

• Ending 2024 =  -8.00”
• Since Jan 1 =  -2.97”
• We are DOWN -10.97” including last year

Drought Monitor Map Updated

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Morning Temperatures

Surface Weather

This is ‘turning the corner’ on display. High Pressure moving off the coast will swing our wind flow FROM THE SOUTH! This is what will pump in warmer air today and the winds will be gusty (again).

This is part of a much larger storm system that is on repeat to bring severe storms across Texas and the Central Plains. We will miss out on most of that action, but it will send clouds our way with the warm air.

Wind Forecast 8 AM to 8 PM

The wind will increase FROM THE SOUTH during the day.

Wind Forecast at 5 PM

Gusts will be up to 30 mph.

Afternoon Temperatures

SATURDAY

Morning Temperatures

Wind Forecast 8 AM to 8 PM

Still breezy but not as strong.

Afternoon Temperatures

Storm Forecast Saturday to Tuesday

The action will persist across the same areas of the Midwest. On Saturday night, this may bring some evening showers to our northern areas (Southern PA).

Then the front arrives with spotty showers Monday and a better chance on Tuesday.

This is not substantial rain, and the drought woes will grow.

7 Day Forecast

WARMING UP

Peak Temps on Saturday in the 80s

Easter Sunday looks pleasant but with clouds. The chance for rain will be low and move in Monday and Tuesday.

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