Scattered showers and storms may pause outdoor Friday plans in Maryland

Changes are underway in Maryland's forecast. Warmer, more humid and stormier weather returns as the workweek comes to an end and the weekend begins.

A few of these showers and storms could sneak into parts of our area this evening; generally north of I-70. Most evening plans will remain dry as temperatures gradually cool back into the 70s through the evening. 

Showers and storms will impact parts of Maryland

Humidity and a chance of showers and thunderstorms will be on the rise heading into the weekend. We'll turn hotter with high temperatures near 90° on Friday afternoon. Hotter weather comes with a greater chance of showers and storms. The chance of scattered wet weather peaks on Friday evening and night... remaining elevated through Saturday morning. 

While it won't be a washout, some outdoor plans will be sent indoors. A couple storms could produce gusty winds and small hail during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Saturday afternoon temperatures will drop down into the lower 80s. Saturday morning will be wettest, followed by more dry time during the afternoon and evening.

Sunday is the pick day of the weekend. More of the day will be drier with more sunshine.  

Heat and humidity build as we begin July in Baltimore

The first extended heat wave of the season is becoming likely as June comes to an end. Temperatures on Monday will peak in the upper 80s. Afternoons will be spent in the 90s Tuesday, onward.

July begins next Wednesday with highs in the mid- 90s. Hot weather may stretch right through the July 4th holiday with heat indices approaching or exceeding 100 by the middle to end of next week.