Hurricane Helene brings rain and strong winds to the Baltimore area

Baltimore remains spared from the most devastating remnants of Helene, the formerly powerful hurricane that has been downgraded to a “post-tropical” storm.

Helene caused at least 56 deaths, catastrophic flooding and power outages in Florida, North Carolina and other southeastern states.

Rain is expected to continue into the Mid-Atlantic states into next week. The forecast for Baltimore called for cloudy conditions and occasional showers through Tuesday.

A coastal flood warning for the Anne Arundel County coast, in effect all week, remained in effect Monday afternoon.

Helene made landfall in Florida after 11 p.m. Thursday and brought rain and strong winds to the Baltimore area Friday afternoon. Conditions improved on Saturday with warm temperatures before rain was expected to return.

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It made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane and left more than three million people without power over the weekend. Damage extended hundreds of miles north, including flooding in North Carolina.

One person died in Virginia from a tree fall and a building collapse due to the storm, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced in a Facebook Live video on Friday.

A high of around 76 degrees is expected Sunday, with a chance of showers.

On Sunday night, when the Ravens host the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium, temperatures are expected to be in the upper 60s with a 60 percent chance of showers. Helene's remains are expected to pass through the region from Sunday to Tuesday before moving out to sea.

Rain is still forecast for Monday and Tuesday of next week, with highs in the low 70s.

Originally published: September 26, 2024 at 11:46 p.m