The first full week of August brings Maryland residents dashes of sunshine, humidity, and even more chances for rain and thunderstorms.
Temperatures are forecast to get as low as 69 degrees and as high as 91 degrees through the week. The lowest temperature reading is expected Monday night, after possible storms blow into town.
The National Weather Service says commuters may see showers and thunderstorms make their first appearance during the Monday afternoon commute.
Drivers are urged to be cautious as wind gusts and the potential for flooding may pick up. The region saw severe thunderstorms on Sunday that produced more than 3 inches of rainfall within a few hours and prompted flash flood warnings.
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The strongest chances for thunderstorms return Wednesday and Thursday. NWS forecasters say storms could develop after 11 a.m. Wednesday and go through the night, with return appearances after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Officials say temperatures on both days will range between the high 80s and low 90s, a factor that will contribute to a more unstable atmosphere.
"The heat will be accompanied by the muggy air that sometimes fits the misunderstood description of the 'dog days' of August," AccuWeather reports.
Another high chance for storms is forecast for Saturday, after residents see temperatures get into the 90s.
A hazardous weather outlook issued by the NWS states residents could see "damaging wind gusts and isolated instances of flash flooding" anytime from Thursday to Saturday.
Monday Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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