Summer-like heat in Maryland late week, weekend rain chances

More sunshine and a taste of summer-like weather is on the way as we enter October.

The other big story is potential rain this weekend, but a washout right now is not looking likely. 

Summer-like warmth in Baltimore metro 

The first day of October will feel more like a summer day than a fall one. High temperatures Thursday afternoon will surge into the lower to middle 80s. Humidity levels will be increasing throughout the day, but still bearable. Skies Thursday should stay partly to mostly sunny. 

Friday is very warm and noticeably muggy with highs in the middle to possibly upper 80s. Factor in muggy air and the feels like temperatures will be closer to 90°. 

Friday night football looks warm and muggy with temperatures in the 70s. There is the slight chance of a shower or two ahead of a cold front, but right now they look spotty in coverage and should remain light in intensity. More showers are possible late Friday evening into Saturday morning. A couple of thunderstorms are also possible.

Rain chances return across Maryland this weekend 

A few showers are possible in Maryland on Sunday. The latest trend shows heavier rain south of Baltimore. Some spotty rain is possible farther north, as well. Highs Saturday will be cooler with highs in the middle 70s.

Sunday looks like the wetter half of the weekend with a potential wave of low pressure developing along Saturday's cold front (which eventually moves to our south, along with higher rain chances). This could bring a period or two of rain to the area on Sunday, including for the Ravens game against the Titans at M & T Bank Stadium. The exact track of this area of low pressure will be critical in determining the duration and intensity of the rainfall Sunday. Rain is currently expected to be light on Sunday.

Check back with the WJZ First Alert Weather forecast for any adjustments as the weekend forecast can still change with it being more than five days away.