Heat Peaks Today; Strong Thunderstorms Likely This Weekend

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
High pressure will move overhead today and bring the hottest conditions of the week. Highs will likely top out in the mid to upper 90s with higher humidity values making it feel over 105. A Heat Advisory is in effect central Maryland through this evening.

Afternoon thunderstorms will likely develop over the mountains and move eastward towards the Baltimore/Washington metro during the late afternoon hours. This activity is expected to be isolated but areas that do see storms could see brief heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

Tomorrow will be similar to today, possibly a few degrees cooler with a slight chance of afternoon storms. Highs will be in the mid 90s with dewpoints in the low to mid 70s and heat indices near 105.

A cold front will approach on Saturday, causing a greater chance of thunderstorms. Some of these storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall. Highs will be in the mid 90s under otherwise mostly sunny skies.

The front continues to move towards the area and then through on Sunday, providing another day of scattered thunderstorms but also cooler air. Highs on Sunday will be in the mid to upper 80s.

The first part of the next week looks dry, less humid and cooler. With highs in the 80s Monday through Wednesday.

 
 
Yesterday’s Weather Station Stats:
High Temp: 95.7°
Low Temp: 72.4°
Rain: 0.00″