The forecast trends warmer late this week in Maryland
We've been able to enjoy a small taste of fall-like conditions early this week. However, summer isn't over just yet and the forecast trends warmer with a greater chance of rain heading into the late-week and weekend timeframe.
Few showers, storms possible Thursday before quiet end to week
A cold front will be approaching and begin crossing the state on Thursday. That will bring a few showers and some storms to Maryland. While we aren't expecting much in the way of severe weather, any shower or storm could produce heavy rain. The greater chance for storms comes in the afternoon while the morning could produce a few spotty showers.
Expect a warm day on Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Humidity levels won't be extreme but will slowly increase through the day. Feels-like temperatures peak in the low 90s.
True summer mugginess arrives on Friday. Temperatures peak in the mid-80s. It will feel like it's in the lower 90s, thanks to the mugginess. Friday afternoon looks dry. Thankfully, humidity looks like it'll reach its highest point Friday morning and decreases throughout the day. The evening will be much more comfortable, a perfect way to welcome the O's back to Camden Yards to start the final home stand of 2026.
Saturday looks warm and humid with lots of clouds and the chance of a stray shower. We'll top out near 80°.
Humidity, weekend storms set to return Sunday
Sunday has been tagged as possible First Alert Weather Day as rain and storms return to the forecast.
Sunday is a huge day across Maryland with the Ravens home opener at M & T Bank Stadium and the Orioles playing at home. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. followed by an O's first pitch at 7:20 p.m. Both games look warm and humid. Afternoon temperatures peak in the upper 80s, before slowly cooling into the 70s after sunset. Rain and storms could impact play. Timing and impact details are murky at this point.
Stay with the WJZ First Alert Weather team for updates on the forecast as we get closer.