Maryland weather: Rain possible, but severe thunderstorm watch expires

A late-afternoon, early-evening severe thunderstorm watch has expired for Central Maryland but rain remains in the forecast, the National Weather Service said Tuesday night.

New rainfall in the Baltimore area could reach a quarter to a half of an inch. Tuesday night will otherwise be mostly cloudy, with a low around 67 degrees.

Wednesday could bring more rain, including possible thunderstorms in the afternoon, and winds gusting above 20 mph, the weather service said. Temperatures should reach a high of 78 degrees.

The weather service also warned of “an isolated threat of severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon with damaging wind and large hail being the primary threats.”

Thursday should be sunny with a high of 67. A chance of showers is in the forecast Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s.