Dreary weather in Maryland brought fog and scattered heavy rain showers to parts of the state Monday. 

 The unsettled weather pattern sticks around through the middle of the week, along with an increasing risk of severe thunderstorms. 

Cool, rainy weather Monday

A northeasterly breeze keeps the dreary weather locked in through the afternoon. Temperatures are steady in the low to mid-60s across much of the Baltimore metro. Scattered rain showers could produce brief heavy rain through mid-afternoon. A few more showers are possible tonight, into Tuesday morning. Temperatures remain steady in the 60s. Areas of dense fog are possible. 

Risk of stormy weather Tuesday in Maryland

Tuesday turns much warmer across most of Maryland. We'll see early morning patchy drizzle, fog and a few rain showers. 

Plan on a mixture of sun and clouds Tuesday by Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures warm to near 80° as winds turn southerly. Widely scattered strong storms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. A severe storm cannot be ruled out. There is still uncertainty with how widespread and strong storms are Tuesday evening. Gusty winds and hail are possible with any storm that becomes severe. A tornado cannot be ruled out, mainly south and west of our area. Stay in touch with the First Alert Forecast.

Midweek heat and risk of severe weather 

Wednesday will be hazy, hot and muggy. Temperatures soar into the upper 80s and lower 90s Wednesday afternoon. Scattered strong thunderstorms are again possible. Any storm could produce heavy rain, intense lightning and gusty winds.

The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has tagged Thursday as a possible Alert Day for a greater risk of strong to severe storms. Storms will probably arrive after 2 p.m. and last into the evening hours. Temperatures soar into the lower 90s, before storms arrive. Factor in the humidity, and it may feel like it is in the upper 90s to near 100°!

Summer-like weather for AFRAM weekend

We finally have a dry weekend across Maryland in the forecast. But, it will get increasingly hot. Saturday is the more comfortable of the two weekend days. Plan for sunshine and highs near 90°. Humidity surges into the area Saturday evening.

Heat and humidity spike across Maryland Sunday. High temperatures soar into the low and mid- 90s. It's going to feel like it's 100°, or even hotter in a few spots, with humidity factored in. Drink plenty of water. Find some shade. Take breaks from the heat - no matter what you're doing outside this weekend. 

Heat intensifies next week

The area of high pressure responsible for the increase in heat and humidity over the weekend anchors over our area next week. Expect afternoon temperatures in the mid and upper 90s Monday and Tuesday of next week. Heat could persist into the middle of the week. Stay tuned. 

This could be our first round of dangerous heat this season!