Hottest Weather of the Year This Week

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A strengthening area of high pressure will bring the first real heat wave of the year this week. A cold front should bring some relief this weekend.

Today will feature mostly sunny skies with a high around 95. Heat indices will be near 100 this afternoon.

The heat and humidity will continue to build tomorrow through Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values well into the 100s.

More Showers and Storms; Pattern Shifts Tomorrow

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Low pressure remains to our west while high pressure remains to our east. The flow around them continues to send moisture up the east coast.

Today will be similar to the past few, with scattered showers and thunderstorms capable of producing locally heavy rainfall. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

The high pressure center will begin to move westward tonight. This will push the widespread shower and storm activity to our west tomorrow.

Expect a more typical summer day for the Fourth of July holiday. Highs will be around 90 degrees with a slight chance of a pop up afternoon thunderstorm.

Another Day of Showers and Storms

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As this blocking pattern continues, another day of showers and storms is on tap. The good news is, after today, rain chances will gradually decrease.

Scattered showers are moving through the area at this time and this will continue into the afternoon. Additionally, with the afternoon heating, thunderstorms will also be possible.

Any shower or storm will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of central Maryland. Highs today will be low 80s.

More Showers and Thunderstorms; Continued Flash Flood Threat

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An upper low to our west remains blocked by high pressure off the coast. This will keep moist southerly flow locked into the region.

Batches of showers and thunderstorms will continue to move through the area today, bringing locally heavy rainfall. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the entire state, except for the mountains. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

Scattered showers will continue through tonight. Another round of showers and thunderstorms are likely tomorrow and tomorrow night. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

Continued Thunderstorm Threat

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With a Bermuda High blocking things up, a stationary boundary will persist in the area through the weekend and into next week. This will keep thunderstorms in the forecast each day.

Today will become partly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and persist into the evening.

Much of the same for tomorrow. Partly sunny skies, highs in the mid to upper 80s with afternoon and evening storms likely.

Storm coverage will decrease a bit on Sunday, but the threat still persists. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

Thunderstorms Likely Today

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High pressure will remain off the coast as a cold front approaches from the west. This front will increase southerly flow ahead of it resulting in a breezy day today.

Additionally, it will cause an increase in instability as we move into the afternoon. Thunderstorms are likely throughout the state this afternoon and evening. Some of the storms may become severe with damaging winds as the primary threat. Highs will top out around 90 degrees.

The front will move into the state tomorrow and then stall out. This will keep thunderstorm chances in the forecast through the weekend and into next week. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 80s.

Another Hot, Humid Day with Afternoon Storms

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Just like yesterday, today will be hot and humid. The heat will support another round of afternoon thunderstorms with possibly damaging winds, as highs push into the low to mid 90s.

The storm threat will last into the evening before waning over night.

Another steamy day on tap tomorrow, but winds will increase as a cold front approaches from the west. More storms are expected in the area, capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Highs will be around 90.

Continued Hot and Humid; Afternoon Storms

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High pressure off the southeast coast will continue to pump hot and humid air into the region. More showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon as highs push into the low to mid 90s.

More of the same tomorrow, with highs in the mid 90s and afternoon showers and storms possible. Some of the storms could turn severe with damaging winds and large hail possible.

A weak cold front will approach the region on Thursday, increasing thunderstorm activity and the likelihood of severe weather. Highs on Thursday will be around 90 degrees.

Hot, Humid, Isolated Thunderstorms

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Summer is here, and this week will certainly feel like it. Highs all week will be in the 90s and combined with high dew points, the sticky air will support isolated to scattered thunderstorms most days.

Today will be mostly sunny, with a high around 90. Isolated thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening.

Tomorrow and Wednesday will be similar to today but will be a few degrees warmer. Highs will top out in the low to mid 90s with a heat index around 100 both days. Isolated to scattered afternoon storms will also be possible.

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