Showers in the Forecast: Maryland Weather This Week

Dense fog is expected to kick off the weather this week, and that may be the bright point of a gloomy forecast.

Areas of fog may linger in to mid-morning Monday, with a chance of showers into the afternoon.

Thunderstorms are expected overnight, with rain Tuesday and a wind near 7 mph.

The chance for showers will linger into the weekend, with temperatures in the 60s.

Here's the latest regional forecast from the National Weather Service:

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.