Maryland Weekend Weather: Much Needed Sunshine After Rain Spell

MARYLAND — Now that two days of mostly drenching rain is nearly done (there's a 20 percent chance showers today and tonight), the weekend is shaping up to include lots of sun with highs in the 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Marylanders can expect hot heat without mugginess this weekend and a much-needed chance to dry out. Pop-up showers are possible, but no major storms appear likely at this time.

Here's the latest from the National Weather Service:

Friday Afternoon: Isolated showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

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