Sunny and cooler conditions are expected across Maryland on Tuesday before temperatures climb yet again and unsettled weather returns to the region later this week, according to the latest forecasts.
Tuesday should be mostly sunny with a high around 80 degrees. Heading into Wednesday, there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
"Isolated thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds are possible over the waters south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge," forecasters wrote.
Wednesday will be warmer with high temperatures in the upper 80s. There's also a slight chance of showers before 4 p.m., then another chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
By Thursday, the risk of strong-to-severe storms returns as a new front moves through the Baltimore region, according to forecasts.
Intense heat and humidity will also make a comeback ahead of any severe weather, with high temperatures reaching the mid-90s and dew points in the mid- to upper 60s on Thursday.
As of now, the Storm Prediction Center has the entire Baltimore region at a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms on Thursday and Thursday night.
The main threats from Thursday's storms will be strong wind gusts and flooding downpours, according to AccuWeather, which warned gusts could reach up to 80 mph on Thursday.
"As the storms approach and pass through the airport hubs, flight delays and cancellations will increase," AccuWeather wrote.
Currently, the National Weather Service predicts storms will likely move into the region after 2 p.m. Thursday and linger into the overnight hours.
The front moving through the region should exit the state by Thursday night and bring a refreshing cool and dry airmass from the northwest for Friday through the weekend. High temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s are expected over the upcoming weekend, with dew points dropping into the 50s.
Here's a look at the detailed forecast for the Baltimore region:
Tuesday Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday: A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
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