Heat Wave Could Bring Record-Breaking Temps To MD: See Timing, Forecast

A surge of summer-like heat is on track to spread across Maryland next week, with temperatures climbing to near or above 90 in some areas before cooler weather returns to the Baltimore region.

Temperatures will fluctuate this weekend before next week's spike. On Friday, highs will push into the mid to upper 70s and low 80s before falling into the upper 40s and low 50s overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures are then expected to cool briefly to seasonable norms with highs in the mid to upper 60s on Saturday as a weak front passes through the state. Lows will fall into
the low to mid 40s Saturday night, with highs Sunday returning to the 70s.

Looking ahead, a new surge of warmth will arrive in the Midwest on Sunday and expand into the mid-Atlantic by Monday, AccuWeather forecasters said in their latest forecast.

Highs are expected to reach the upper 80s across much of the Baltimore region on Tuesday, with highs in the lower 90s currently predicted for Wednesday.

"Temperatures may approach or exceed daily records during this period," AccuWeather forecasters wrote.

Here are the predicted high temperatures on Wednesday for a handful of Baltimore-area cities:

• Annapolis: 82
• Baltimore: 88
• Bel Air: 84
• Bethesda: 91
• Bowie: 89
• Columbia: 89
• Towson: 87
• Silver Spring: 91

As temperatures surge in the coming days, the risk of wildfires will also increase, forecasters said.

"Dry brush and fallen leaves remain widespread," AccuWeather forecasters warned. "The combination of sunshine, gusty breezes and dry air will create near-ideal conditions for ignition and rapid fire spread."

Maryland residents should use caution with power equipment, open flames, or anything that can produce sparks or embers.

Here's a detailed look at the daily forecast for the Baltimore region:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 7 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.