Baltimore, Maryland – Marylanders are getting a break from the recent summer heat, but it won’t last much longer. Sunshine and cool mornings continue through Sunday, but a strong warming trend will push highs back into the 90s by early next week, with humidity and thunderstorm risks set to return.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, dry, pleasant conditions will persist into the weekend, with only a few showers possible in southern Maryland. By Sunday, temperatures will climb rapidly, bringing sticky air and a growing risk for afternoon thunderstorms, especially west of the Blue Ridge by Tuesday.
The most intense heat and humidity will peak by Wednesday, when scattered storms could impact much of the region, including the I-95 corridor from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. While the probability for severe storms remains low for now, forecasters warn that heat indices could push into the low 100s and cause hazardous travel and outdoor conditions.
Residents are urged to plan ahead for the upcoming stretch of heat by staying hydrated, limiting time outdoors during peak hours, and keeping a close eye on local alerts for possible storm warnings as the pattern shifts.
More advisories are possible by midweek as both heat and storm risks intensify.
Five Day Forecast for Baltimore, MD:
- Friday: Mostly sunny, highs 78–84°F. Cooler south.
- Saturday: Dry and pleasant, highs 79–86°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, warmer, highs 85–91°F.
- Monday: Hotter, chance of afternoon storms, highs 88–93°F.
- Tuesday–Wednesday: Very humid, scattered storms, highs 89–96°F. Heat index near 100s possible.
