Heavy Rains, Wind Take Aim At MD This Weekend: New Timeline, What To Expect

MARYLAND — A strong storm system moving up the East Coast is expected to batter Maryland this weekend, and a new timeline reveals when residents can expect the heaviest rains and when severe weather will move from the area.

Marylanders should expect showers to move into the state on Sunday morning and increase in intensity and steadiness by afternoon, according to the newest Capital Weather Gang forecast, which predicts the area could see up to 2.5 inches of rain.

"The heaviest stuff should hold off until closer to or beyond sunset," according to the Capital Weather Gang. "Winds from the northeast could gust around 15 mph, with afternoon temperatures topping out in the low-to-mid-50s."

Winds will pick up on Sunday night with gusts reaching 20 to 40 mph.

"Steadier rain winds down by Monday morning, but we could still see notable winds from the west and northwest, gusting up to 40 mph," according to the Capital Weather Gang. "A shower could pass on those winds during the midday or early afternoon."

Behind the storm, forecasters said there is a chance of rain and snow showers on Tuesday.

Here's the forecast for Saturday through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service:

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 6 mph.

Sunday: Rain, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 59. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday: Rain, mainly before 2 p.m. High near 59. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night: A chance of rain before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.

The Storm's Wider Impact

Just a week after a strong system hammered much of the East Coast, this new storm will take shape over the mid-Atlantic states Sunday night into Monday, according to a recent Accuweather forecast.

The storm will bring strong winds, rain and possible flooding to areas along and east of the Interstate 95 corridor, forecasters said. The interior mid-Atlantic and the Delmarva Peninsula should experience the heaviest rains through Sunday night, according to Accuweather forecasters.

"While there remains some question in terms of the exact track and intensity of this storm, confidence is growing for a significant rain and wind event, especially from the Chesapeake Bay Area to most of southern New England," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Joe Lundberg said.

The storm could also have wide-ranging effects on travel. According to Accuweather, Interstates 20, 40, 64, 80, 81, 84 and 95 are among those that could be impacted.

Effects may also be felt at airports across the country with potential delays at big hubs in cities like Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.