Plan on a stormier start to the weekend across Maryland

A warmer, muggier and stormier weather pattern has developed across Maryland. Weather could impact plans as the weekend gets underway in our area. Looking ahead, near-record heat is forecast to develop heading into the holiday weekend. It is going to be an active week of weather.  

Showers and storms may pause plans in Maryland

The greatest chance of showers and storms will remain south of Baltimore through early evening. Outside of any rain, plan on a warm and muggy evening under a mostly cloudy sky. 

Rain becomes widespread tonight. 

Saturday begins with wet weather. Showers will gradually decrease Saturday afternoon. Scattered showers and storms are still possible on Saturday afternoon in Baltimore, but it won't be as widespread or steady as earlier in the day. Impacts to Air Show Baltimore are possible, especially if lightning is occurring in the area. The forecast will trend drier by Saturday evening as the O's take on the Nationals at Camden Yards. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m.

A couple storms could produce gusty winds and small hail during the afternoon and early evening hours. Saturday will also be cooler, with afternoon temperatures in the 70s.

Sunday is the pick day of the weekend with more dry hours than rainy hours. An isolated shower is still possible, with a mostly cloudy sky.

Intense heat builds in Baltimore heading into the holiday weekend

Next Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are possible First Alert Weather Days. 

The first extended heat wave of the season is set to arrive late next week. Temperatures on Monday will peak in the upper 80s. Temperatures will reach the 90s Tuesday afternoon and then surge into the upper 90s and lower 100s Wednesday through Saturday. Saturday is the 4th of July. 

The heat index will become increasingly problematic Wednesday through Sunday with values reaching 100° to 108° by late next week. Heat could come to an end with a few gusty thunderstorms heading into next weekend.