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

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Current Surface Map
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.

Thunderstorms likely again this afternoon, possibly severe

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
With a Bermuda high continuing to pump warm and humid air into the region and a cold front approaching from the west, the stage is set for another round of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some of the storms may turn severe with damaging winds and heavy rain. Highs will be in the upper 80s to around 90.

The cold front crosses tonight into tomorrow morning bringing an end to the rainfall. Cooler and drier air will filter in tomorrow, leading to mostly sunny skies by the afternoon. Highs will be in the low 80s with low humidity.

High pressure will remain overhead Thursday, leading to another pleasant day. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

Hazy, hot and humid today; Severe storms possible


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


Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
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

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
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.

More thunderstorms likely this afternoon

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
After a very active night with severe storms moving across the state, a cold front will drop southward into the area and set the stage for another round of strong to severe storms this afternoon.

The main threat with these storms will be very heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hail. Highs will be in the upper 80s.

The front will press south of the state tonight, ending the storm threat.

The front should remain south of the state tomorrow allowing northwest flow to bring in cooler and drier air. Expect partly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 80s.

Showers and thunderstorms likely today; Storms may become severe

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
Expect a break between this morning’s showers and storms before another round develops this afternoon. This afternoon, the storms may turn severe with damaging wind, large hail and isolated tornadoes. Highs today will be in the low to mid 80s.

We will remain in warm humid air tonight and tomorrow, keeping the threat of rain in the forecast. Additionally, another round of thunderstorms is likely tomorrow afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

A cold front will approach on Friday, setting the stage for yet another round of showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening. The front will clear the area Friday night into Saturday morning, setting the stage for a drier weekend.

Continued warm and humid; Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
Warm and humid conditions will persist across the state today. Additionally, an unstable atmosphere will lead to scattered shower and thunderstorm development this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 80s.

An area of low pressure will approach tomorrow, increasing shower and thunderstorm chances. Showers and thunderstorms are likely during the afternoon and evening hours. Some of the storms could become severe with damaging winds and large hail. Highs will be in the mid 80s.

The low pressure system will move by to our northwest Thursday, keeping the region in warm and humid air. Showers and thunderstorms are likely again Thursday into Thursday night. Highs will again be in the mid 80s.