If you’ve been loving the fresh air and mild temperatures this week, savor every last second of it. Maryland’s pleasant weather has an expiration date — and it’s coming fast.
Tuesday is your last truly comfortable day. Morning temperatures will settle in the upper 40s to mid-50s across the state, with sunshine mixing through afternoon clouds. Baltimore will top out in the low-to-mid 80s with refreshingly low humidity — ideal weather for the Orioles home game Tuesday evening. But don’t get too comfortable.
A first wave of scattered rain moves in Tuesday night, carrying into Wednesday morning. Wednesday afternoons will already feel markedly different — upper 80s with noticeably heavier, muggier air. Consider this your warning shot.
Weather Alert Days: Thursday & Friday
Thursday and Friday will be the most dangerous days of the week. Afternoon temperatures will surge into the mid-90s for most of Maryland. Communities northwest of Baltimore could hit the upper 90s. But the real threat isn’t just the heat — it’s the humidity. Heat index values are expected to feel like 100° to 105° both afternoons, making it genuinely dangerous to be outdoors for extended periods.
On top of the brutal heat, scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings. Some of these storms could pack damaging winds, large hail, heavy downpours, and frequent lightning. Forecasters warn the storms will be hit-or-miss — your street might get hit while the next town stays dry — but the risk is real enough to plan around.
Make sure you have at least one reliable way to receive severe weather alerts before Thursday arrives — a weather app, a NOAA weather radio, or emergency text alerts from your county.
The weekend brings relief. While temperatures will still reach the upper 80s to low 90s Saturday and Sunday, humidity levels will begin to ease. A stray shower or storm can’t be ruled out either day, but overall the weekend looks far more manageable — and should be fine for any outdoor plans.
Get outside Tuesday. Stock up on water Wednesday. And Thursday? Stay cool, stay inside, and stay alert — Maryland is about to get hit hard.
