The National Weather Service is calling for Thursday to be rainy in the Baltimore area, with a high near 47 and northwest winds of 9 to 14 miles per hour. The chance of precipitation is 100 percent.

A small craft advisory is in effect Thursday and Thursday night for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, including all inlets, as well as the tidal Potomac River.

Thursday night is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 34 and west winds around 10 miles per hour.

Friday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 47 and west winds between 6 and 8 miles per hour.

Friday night is expected to be clear, with a low around 34 and south winds between 3 and 5 miles per hour.