Baltimore residents can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions spanning the rest of this week, with everything from rain showers to thunderstorms on the horizon, according to the National Weather Service, Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC. Today's forecast includes broader showers and possible thunder, with temperatures slowly climbing to the upper 50s and lower 60s. The outlook includes up to 2 inches of additional rainfall, particularly east of the Blue Ridge, which could lead to urban flooding in those regions should they encounter heavier showers.

The weather is expected to stem from a moving low-pressure system today, followed by a cold front on Thursday. Aided by another system tracking up the East Coast, rain chances persist into the weekend. Fortunately, high pressure is predicted to bring drier conditions by Sunday. Meanwhile, maritime interests should brace for gusty conditions on the waters, with a Small Craft Advisory in effect until early Thursday for the Chesapeake Bay and lower Tidal Potomac.

Aviation in the region may face challenges with IFR conditions expected to reach all terminals as the day's low pressure moves through. Visibility could worsen further with the potential for dense fog to develop tonight. Travelers should remain updated as conditions shift. The forecast brightens by Thursday, where VFR conditions are anticipated to return, though the chance for afternoon thunderstorms persists through Friday.

On the topic of tides and potential coastal flooding, strong easterly winds are predicted to peak this afternoon. The winds will briefly turn offshore tonight before turning southerly on Thursday afternoon. "Minor coastal flooding is possible at Annapolis and Dahlgren during the higher diurnal high tide," warned the National Weather Service . Tidal anomalies are expected to remain elevated through the end of the work week, with most surrounding tide sensors likely reaching Action Stage through Friday night.