Hour-by-Hour to Feels Like 103 Degrees: Maryland Weather Forecast

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Steamy. Many kids returned to school this week but it's still summer in Maryland, and Friday afternoon's expected combo of heat and humidity means the heat index, or "feels like" temperature across the region could hit 103 degrees.

The heat index is expected to hit 103 degrees by 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will drop only to a sticky 77 degrees by 5 a.m. Saturday.

The hot weather prompted Annapolis city officials to designate the Pip Moyer Recreation Center as a cooling center for the community until 6 p.m. Friday.

Here's the hour-by-hour timeline for the heat index:

10 a.m.: 93 degrees
noon: 100 degrees
1 p.m.: 101 degrees
2 p.m: 102 degrees
3 p.m.: 102 degrees
4 p.m.: 103 degrees
5 p.m.: 103 degrees
8 p.m.: 96 degrees

10 p.m.: 90 degrees

Midnight: 86 degrees

7 a.m.: 77 degrees

Heat tips include:

• Rescheduling strenuous activity to early morning or evening
• Knowing the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
• Wearing light and loose-fitting clothing
• Drinking plenty of water

Those working outside should take frequent breaks in the shade or in an air-conditioned environment. "Heat stroke is an emergency - call 911," the weather service warns.

The weekend forecast has temperatures dropping slightly on Saturday and Sunday to 93 and 90 degrees, respectively. Highs will continue to hover in the low 90s much of next week.

Maryland Forecast

Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 6 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

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