Continued hot and humid with a slight chance of evening storms

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With high pressure continuing to reside off of the southeast coast, expect more hot and humid weather today. A weak cold front will push into the area this evening but moisture will be limited. As a result, there is only a slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm during the evening hours. Highs today will reach the low to mid 90s.

The front will knock temperatures back a bit tomorrow. Highs will reach the mid to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies.

Not much changes as we end the week. Expect more hot and humid weather, with highs Thursday and Friday in the upper 80s to around 90. Isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be possible both days.

Sunny today; Heat and humidity return this weekend; Storms likely Sunday

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High pressure has moved into the region and as a result, expect mostly sunny skies today with highs in the low to mid 80s.

The high will slide off of the coast tonight into tomorrow. This will allow warmer, more humid air to flow back into the area. Expect highs to be in the upper 80s to around 90 under mostly sunny skies.

A disturbance will move into the area Saturday night and Sunday, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be strong to severe on Sunday with damaging winds being the most likely threat. The storms will also be capable of producing heavy rainfall, leading to localized flash flooding. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Hazy, hot and humid today; Severe storms possible


A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for most of Central Maryland.


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With high pressure off of the coast, southerly flow will continue to pump heat and humidity into the area. A Heat Advisory has been issued for central Maryland where highs in the mid 90s will combine with dewpoints in the low 70s to push the heat index into the low 100s.

Additionally, the heat and humidity will fuel development of late afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Some of these storms will become severe with damaging winds and large hail as the main threat. Any storm will also be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, leading to localized flash flooding.

Thunderstorms chances will continue tonight and activity will increase again tomorrow afternoon as a cold front approaches from the west. Just like today, these storms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hail. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 80s.

Hot and humid today; Isolated storms possible

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Today will be hot and humid with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible late this afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the low 90s.

As the tropical system off of the southeast coast strengthens and a cold front approaches from the west, moisture will increase tomorrow and as a result, thunderstorms are likely tomorrow afternoon and evening. Some of the storms could become severe with damaging winds and large hail. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible. It will continue to be hot, with highs in the low to mid 90s.

Thunderstorms will remain likely tomorrow night through Thursday as the front remains to our west and the tropical system remains to our south. Another round of severe weather is possible Thursday afternoon as well. Highs will be in the upper 80s to around 90.

Another hot and humid day; Showers and storms likely this evening

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High pressure parked off the southeast coast continues to pump warm and humid air into the region. Expect another hot and humid day today with highs in the mid 90s. The heat index will likely top 100 this afternoon. Isolated showers and thunderstorms may develop late this afternoon.

A cold front will push southward this evening. This forcing will continue and even enhance thunderstorm chances overnight. In addition, disturbances with ongoing storm activity will push through during the overnight further enhancing the storm threat for our area. These storms will be capable of producing strong, gusty winds, hail and locally heavy rainfall.

The storm threat will continue into tomorrow morning and another round of storms is likely tomorrow afternoon. These storms will also be capable of gusty winds, hail and heavy rainfall. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 80s to low 90s.

Continued hot and humid with isolated storms this evening

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT for today.


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With high pressure still to our south, hot and humid air remains in place. Highs today will be in the low to mid 90s with heat indices around 100.

The hot and humid air will support isolated thunderstorm development over the mountains this afternoon. These storms will then move eastward into the I-95 corridor this evening.

Tomorrow will be the warmest day of the year thus far. Highs will be in the mid 90s. Thunderstorms will be possible again tomorrow evening. Some of these storms may produce strong, gusty winds.

Hot and Humid this week with afternoon thunderstorms possible

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The high pressure that brought pleasant weather to the region this weekend has slid off the coast and will remain there this week. As a result, southerly flow will increase the heat and humidity.

Today will feature increasing clouds this afternoon with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. A disturbance will pass through this evening and tonight, touching off isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms as it does. The showers and storms should move out of the area before midnight.

Tomorrow will be a few degrees warmer with afternoon showers and thunderstorms possible. Highs will be in the low 90s.

Hot and humid to start the week; Scattered thunderstorms possible

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High pressure to our south and a cold front to our west will create southerly flow and pump warm, humid air into the region. This will allow isolated thunderstorms to pop up this afternoon. Highs today will be in the upper 80s to around 90.

Tomorrow will be similar to today, continued hot and humid with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs will be around 90.

High pressure will develop to our northeast Tuesday night and Wednesday. This will turn winds back to the east and set up on shore flow. This will cool temperatures back to around 80 for highs on Wednesday. There will be ample cloud cover and isolated to scattered showers are possible.

Hazy, Hot and Humid Today; Cold Front Tomorrow

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With high pressure remaining off of the coast, hot and humid conditions will continue today. Expect afternoon highs a few degrees warmer than yesterday, into the mid 90s under mostly sunny skies.

A cold front will approach tomorrow and move through during the late afternoon or evening. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will accompany the front as it moves through. It will continue to be hot, with highs in the low 90s.

Behind the front, Canadian High pressure will begin to move in bringing cooler and drier air. Friday will be partly sunny with highs in the mid 70s.

Hot and Humid Today and Tomorrow; Cold Front Passes Thursday

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High pressure off the coast will usher in hot and humid air for the next few days. Highs today will top out around 90 degrees under mostly sunny skies.

Tomorrow will be a few degrees warmer than today with highs in the low 90s.

Expect more heat and humidity on Thursday as a cold front approaches the area. Highs will be around 90.

The front will move into the state during the afternoon, setting off scattered showers and thunderstorms before moving through late Thursday evening.