First Heat Wave on the Way

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A warm front is in the process of moving through the area and bringing some light showers along with it. The front will cross today, putting the area in southern flow.

Isolated showers and storms are possible through the afternoon. Highs today will be around 80 degrees.

An area of high pressure will be anchored off the coast and will become a “Bermuda High” that typically bring hot and humid conditions to the east coast. Expect mostly sunny skies with an isolated shower or thunderstorm chance tomorrow through Saturday.

It will be hot and humid with highs each day in the low to mid 90s.

Scattered Showers through the Day

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A cold front moved through the area last night and has pushed off the coast. Behind it, an upper level low pressure system will keep skies mostly cloudy today with scattered showers. Highs today will only top out in the mid 60s.

Showers will decrease in coverage through tonight as high pressure takes control of the weather. Expect clearing skies tomorrow with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s.

Sunday and Monday will be dry, with mostly sunny skies both days. Highs will be around 70 on Sunday, and warming into the mid 70s on Monday.

The warming trend continues Tuesday, with highs back to around 80 under mostly sunny skies.

Cold Front to Trigger Storms Today

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A cold front will approach from the west today while high pressure off the coast continues to push warm and humid air out ahead of it. The combination of the two will trigger numerous showers and thunderstorms today. There is a slight chance that some of the storms could become severe this afternoon, with damaging wind being the primary threat. Highs today will top out around 80 degrees.

The shower threat will be ongoing tonight as the front continues to push into the area. The front will cross late tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Showers will linger through tomorrow behind the front, with highs only reaching the mid 60s.

Warm, Humid and Scattered Storms

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High pressure off the coast will continue the warmth and humidity today. Highs will push into the mid to upper 80s. High dew points will make it feel even warmer. Additionally, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. Some of the storms could produce strong gusty winds.

A better chance of more wide spread showers and thunderstorms tomorrow, as the cold front responsible for the severe weather over the Plains and Midwest finally pushes into our area. There is a slight chance the storms could be severe with damaging winds being the main threat. Highs tomorrow will be in the mid 80s.

Warm and Humid Today; Isolated Storms Possible

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With high pressure off the coast, southerly flow will continue to pump warm and humid air into the region. Today will become mostly sunny with a high in the mid 80s. As the heat and humidity increase this afternoon, an isolated pop-up shower or thunderstorm is possible.

Tomorrow will be much like today, warm and humid with isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms may become strong to severe with damaging winds being the primary threat. Highs again in the mid 80s.

Thunderstorm chances increase Thursday afternoon as a cold front approaches from the west. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

Warmer with Showers and Storms

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A stationary front has moved north of the area as a warm front. This has put the state back into warm and humid southerly flow.

The warm and humid air will support scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms today. Highs will top out in the low 80s.

The warm up continues tomorrow, with highs pushing into the mid 80s under partly sunny skies.

Thunderstorm chances return Wednesday afternoon with highs again in the mid 80s.

Sunny Today; Showers This Weekend

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A cold front will sag south of the state today, leading to a sunny day with highs in the upper 70s.

The front will stall out, just to our south and become the focus for shower activity through the weekend. Tomorrow starts out dry, with scattered showers developing in the late morning and lasting through the night. Highs will be in the low 70s.

Rain chances increase on Sunday, with more showers expected through the day and into the night. Highs will be in the low 70s.

Warm & Humid; Afternoon Thunderstorms

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High pressure will bring warm and humid conditions to the area as it builds in and then off the coast. Meanwhile, a cold front will approach from the west.

The combination of the two will kick off scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Some of the storms may become severe with damaging winds, heavy rainfall and large hail, especially across western Maryland. Highs today will be in the low to mid 80s.

Thunderstorm activity will diminish tonight with the loss of daylight, but showers will remain possible through the overnight.

Morning Fog; Afternoon Thunderstorms

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Dense fog will continue to lift this morning, leaving cloudy conditions. As we warm this afternoon, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop again. Some of the storms could produce locally heavy rainfall. Highs today will push into the mid to upper 70s.

High pressure builds in tonight and into tomorrow, before the next weather maker begins to affect us tomorrow afternoon. A cold front to the west will provide forcing to help shower and thunderstorm development during the afternoon and evening. Some of the storms could become strong to severe with gusty winds and hail. Highs tomorrow will push into the 80s.

The shower and storm threat will continue Friday night and Saturday as the front continues to march into the area. The storms Saturday afternoon and evening could once again turn severe. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s.

Showers Redevelop this Afternoon

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An area of low pressure remains to our south as it slowly moves northeastward. Expect showers and possibly thunderstorms to redevelop as we move into the afternoon hours. The showers and storms will continue into tonight. Highs today will be in the upper 60s to low 70s.

The low will continue to move to the northeast, and slowly pull away from the area tomorrow. Shower chances will decrease through the day tomorrow, but isolated showers will be possible through the afternoon and evening. Highs will be in low to mid 70s.

As we get rid of one system, another will approach from the west in the form of a cold front. With warm and humid air in place, pop up showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon. Highs on Friday will be near 80 degrees.