The forecast in Baltimore and Washington predicts overcast skies and potential showers continuing through tonight, as per their early morning report. According to the National Weather Service, a looming cold front will reach the area by Thursday as Tropical Storm Helene progresses northward from the Gulf of Mexico into the southern Appalachians, heightening concerns for significant rainfall in portions of Central Virginia by Friday. Beyond, the weekend promises a build-up of high pressure from the north, although rain chances persist heading into next week.