Maryland Weekend Weather: Sticky, Stormy, Then Cooler Next Week

BALTIMORE, MD — It's the last weekend of freedom for some Maryland kids before school starts, but try to enjoy it despite the hot, sticky weather outdoors.

The National Weather Service predicts the Baltimore and DC metro areas will become a bit muggier this weekend, plus there's a good chance for stormy weather Sunday. But after that, look for cooler temperatures on the horizon.

Rain chances for Friday night are only around 10 percent in the DC area and nonexistent in Baltimore, according to NWS. After the mugginess and storm chances on the weekend, Mother Nature is delivering sunny weather with highs in the low 80s on Monday.

Here's a breakdown of what your weekend weather for Maryland should look like, according to the weather service:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 87. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 11pm. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang predictions for possible storms Sunday:

"I think a semi-strong line of thunderstorms late in the afternoon is possible, sweeping across the region from west to east. Gusty winds, downpours and frequent lightning are all possible risks. Storms, some possibly strong, die down and move away."

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