Record-heat and a few storms heading into mid-week across Maryland
A summer-like weather pattern is setting up along the east coast through the end of the workweek. Expect temperatures to remain well above average through Saturday before cooler air returns.
Record heat possible, a few showers across Maryland
Temperatures are warming into the mid and upper 80s away from the bay early this evening. The record high of 91° (1941) for today should remain in-place. Along with warmer weather, a few showers and storms will move in from the northwest between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. The chance of rain in Baltimore peaks between 8 and 10 p.m. Some lightning and gusty winds are also possible.
Not every neighborhood will get stormed on. The forecast dries out as temperatures cool back into the middle 60s overnight.
Record high temperatures are likely Wednesday and Thursday across much of Maryland.
The record high at BWI Marshall for Wednesday, April 15th is 88°, set back in 1941. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team is forecasting a high of 92°; which will smash the previous record. Though, humidity will remain low in the afternoon - we'll take it.
Thursday more record highs may fall as the heat continues. The record high at BWI for Thursday, April 16, is 90° set back in 2012. The First Alert Weather Team is forecasting a high of 91°. Thursday will be the last day of 90° heat for the foreseeable future.
The ongoing moderate drought conditions, combined with a gusty breeze, hot temperatures and low relative humidity will lead to an increased risk of brush fires Tuesday through Friday. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Be aware that certain towns and counties may implement burn bans due to the tinder-dry and hot weather conditions.
Enjoyable warmth Friday and Saturday, cooler and wetter Sunday
While the unseasonable warmth continues Friday into Saturday, the weather will not be nearly as hot as earlier in the week. Temperatures peak in the low to mid-80s both afternoons.
A few showers and storms are possible on Friday. Though, most places will remain rain-free Friday afternoon and evening.
Saturday is the WJZ First Alert Weather Team's pick of the weekend. Expect a lovely weather day with a blend of sunshine and clouds. Temperatures warm into the lower 80s on Saturday afternoon.
Sunday's weather is trending cooler, breezy, and eventually wetter. Showers will develop sometime between midday and early afternoon. The shower chance will quickly end by Sunday evening. Despite needing an umbrella for parts of Sunday, rainfall amounts are looking light. Most neighborhoods will pick up less than 0.10" of rain.
Blustery and much cooler weather returns Sunday night into Monday. Despite plenty of sunshine on Monday, high temperatures may struggle to reach 60° with a blustery and cool wind much of the day. Tuesday morning will be cold, with temperatures in the 30s.