A mid-Spring like weather pattern for Maryland as the week kicks off

Warmer temperatures are moving in for the next few days across Maryland and afternoon highs reach above normal for Monday and Tuesday before cooler weather returns by the end of the week.

High pressure will shift east and our wind direction will change from northerly to southerly. That will kick our warming trend into high gear. Expect high temperatures Monday into the mid-70s. Our normal high temperature in early May is in the low 70s. 

Tuesday will be even warmer with afternoon temperatures in the low to mid 80s. Humidity remains low so we get to enjoy warmer air without the summerlike humidity.

A few spotty showers may move through on Tuesday with a cold front west of us but most neighborhoods stay dry.

As the cold front approaches, we'll see rain chances increasing mid- to late week. Wetter weather moves in ahead of the front on Wednesday. The front eventually crosses Maryland during the day on Thursday. Both days could produce thunderstorms but Thursday has the higher likelihood of storms as the front moves through. 

This front will also bring cooler air for the rest of the week into the Mother's Day weekend - highs drop back into the 60s by Friday. Breezy to gusty winds also return midweek.

A low chance for afternoon or evening showers comes on Friday with rain chances on the first half of the weekend. Mother Nature may be bringing nicer weather just in time for Mother's Day on Sunday.