First Alert Weather Days: Intense heat, rounds of storms will impact Maryland through Friday

Maryland will have several chances of severe weather Wednesday through Friday, with intense heat and humidity between the rounds of storms. 

The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued First Alert Weather Days Wednesday through Friday for the potential of strong to severe storms each day, along with the heat. 

Drier weather for the rest of the evening in Baltimore

The forecast trends drier through the evening, with temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s following earlier storms. Patchy fog is possible late this evening and tonight.

Thursday begins with warm and muggy weather. Unlike Wednesday morning, Thursday begins dry.

Thursday and Friday will be the hottest days of the week. Most communities will warm into the mid-90s during the afternoon. A few spots northwest of Baltimore could soar into the upper 90s. Unlike previous heat this season, we're expecting plenty of humidity this time around. It'll feel like it's between 100° to 103° Thursday and Friday afternoons. Please make sure you, your family, and pets are taking breaks from the heat and staying properly hydrated. 

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible again Thursday and Friday. The chance of storms peaks between 4 and 10 p.m. on Thursday. A few storms may produce damaging winds. 

The risk of severe weather is greatest on Friday - damaging winds, hail and vivid lightning with storms that move through during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Have at least one way to get severe weather alerts. 

Summer heat and sunshine this weekend across Maryland

While still warm this weekend, humidity will drop and afternoons won't be as oppressive. 

Saturday appears to be the driest day. A rogue couple showers or storms cannot be ruled out on Sunday. The weekend will feature much more dry time, overall. Temperatures peak in the upper 80s and lower 90s both weekend afternoons. 

The forecast is favorable for Baltimore's Pride Parade and Festival this weekend. The chance of wet weather climbs again heading into next workweek.