Maryland sees fifth-driest year in over a century; weekly forecast anticipates rainfall

This year is the fifth-driest on record for Maryland since 1895, with about 4.7 million residents living in areas of drought, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. However weather forecasts are promising, with 50% or higher anticipated showers for Baltimore from Wednesday to Monday.From January to May, Maryland had approximately 6 less inches of rain than usual.