Humidity and storm chances return Sunday after a stunning Saturday in Maryland
Saturday brought pleasant conditions and temperatures that peaked in the low 80s for many. Humidity has slowly built back in during the afternoon and evening, leading to a more summerlike Sunday in Maryland.
Summerlike conditions and a storm chance to return
Humidity levels fell into the low 50s on Saturday morning. That dry, crisp air made it feel a little like fall for a bit on Saturday morning. Slowly, humidity levels inched upward throughout Saturday. However, it still remained comfortable into the evening with temperatures in the 70s and 80s.
Dew points (a measure of moisture) continue climbing Saturday night into Sunday. Prepare for a more tropical feel to close out the weekend.
Rain chances, albeit low, also return along with the humidity. An isolated shower or two are possible during the morning. Any rain to start the day looks light. By the afternoon, a few showers and storms begin to develop and eventually move eastward. Not everyone will see wet weather to end the weekend. The severe weather risk is low.
More heat builds in to start September, more storm chances
Looking ahead to next week, high temperatures will top out in the low to mid 90s through Thursday. Hot temperatures, combined with muggier conditions, will make it feel more like July instead of the beginning of September. Temperatures will slowly drop back to near-normal for this time of year starting on Friday. Elevated humidity remains through much, if not all, of next week.
Each day through Friday brings storm chances back to Maryland.
The first day of school on Monday may start with a couple of isolated showers and a few more showers - along with a couple of storms - develop during the afternoon into the evening. Tuesday and Wednesday's storm risk looks confined to the after noon hours.
A cold front will eventually cross the state late week. As it does, we could see a few stronger storms. The First Alert Weather team continues to monitor the risk for strong to severe weather with this front. Continue to check the First Alert Forecast for updates through the week.