The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for Baltimore/DC area with gusts up to 55 mph, advising caution for residents and motorists.

Breezy conditions continue Thursday across the Baltimore region with wind advisories in place until midnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Baltimore-area residents should be prepared for severe weather and even a possible tornado, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are predicted before 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Baltimore to experience calm weather through Tuesday before thunderstorms and strong winds hit midweek, as forecasted by the National Weather Service.

Daytime temperatures are expected to stay in the 50s for most of the week, though rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Storms on Wednesday are likely to bring heavy rain, damaging winds and the potential for isolated tornados, according to the National Weather Service.

Baltimore saw 9 daytime high temperatures above normal, with our warmest day of 58 degrees on January 29th. We saw a tie of our nightly highest low temperature for the month on the 1st and 31st at 39 degrees.

An organized line of thunderstorms was active during the morning hours east of the Appalachians, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings and even a few tornado warnings.

The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong gusty winds may make conditions favorable for the rapid spread of fires. Stay tuned to the First Alert Weather Team for updates.