More Severe Storms, Dangerous Heat In MD Forecast: See Details, Timing

More severe storms are in store for Maryland on Friday, while dangerous heat and humidity are expected to linger through the weekend, according to the latest forecasts.

A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Friday for much of Maryland, the National Weather Service said. In the Baltimore region, temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s with heat index values reaching around 105 degrees.

"Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors," the National Weather Service warned. "Take extra precautions when outside, and take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke."

Expect high temperatures to remain in the upper 80s to the low 90s on Saturday and Sunday before much cooler air eases into the state by early next week.

The hot, moist air is expected to fuel more severe thunderstorms on Friday. The greatest chance of storms will be between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

The biggest threats accompanying Friday's storms will be damaging wind gusts or large hail.

While Saturday should be dry, shower and thunderstorm chances return late Sunday into next week as a cold front moves through the region.

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

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Monday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.