BALTIMORE, MD—Friday will likely be wet and potentially stormy in the Baltimore area, thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Nicole.

As the remnants of the powerful storm travel up the East Coast, the National Weather Service says there will be steady rainfall in central and western Maryland over a 24-hour period from Friday to Saturday.

Heavy rain is expected and winds could exceed 20 MPH in some parts of the state.

Thursday will bring Increasing clouds, with showers arriving from the south overnight. Widespread rain will develop overnight into Friday morning with a possible lull midday.

Additional showers and isolated severe storms will develop on Friday afternoon, Friday evening, and into Saturday.

Potential hazards include damaging winds, an isolated tornado, and localized flooding.

Additional information is available in the NWS graphics below.