Hotter weather, chances of storms are in Maryland's forecast
A nice stretch of weather is on the way for Maryland through Tuesday, with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity. Get outside and enjoy it while it's here.
The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has tagged Thursday and Friday as possible First Alert Weather Days for the combination of intense heat and humidity, along with a threat of scattered strong thunderstorms.
Beautiful weather continues into Tuesday
It's a pleasant evening across the state. Temperatures will gradually cool back through the 70s and into the 60s this evening. Weather is wonderful for the Orioles home game this evening.
Temperatures dip in the upper 40s and 50s in many areas early Tuesday morning - the last really comfortable morning of the week. Tuesday features a mix of sunshine and clouds. The Baltimore metro will top-out in the low to mid-80s. Humidity remains low. A couple sprinkles cannot be ruled out Tuesday evening.
The first round of scattered rain will arrive Tuesday night, into Wednesday morning.
Hot weather, chances of storms later in the week across Maryland
Wednesday afternoon temperatures will climb into the upper 80s, along with a much muggier feel to the day.
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 105° Thursday and Friday afternoons.
Heat comes with a chance of scattered storms primarily during the afternoon and evening hours. A couple storms could produce damaging winds, hail, heavy rain and lots of lightning. Though, storms will be hit-or-miss. Not everyone will see rough weather later this week. Have, at least, one way to get severe weather alerts.
Nicer weather returns to Baltimore this weekend
While still warm this weekend, humidity will start to drop and afternoons won't be as oppressive.
A rogues couple showers or storms cannot be ruled out Saturday and Sunday. But, the weekend will feature more dry time and will be fine for plans, overall. Temperatures peak in the upper 80s and lower 90s both weekend afternoons.