Maryland Weather: First day of school shaping up to be a scorcher
BALTIMORE -- Monday is shaping up to be very hot and humid for the first day of school for tens of thousands across the state.
The Eastern Shore saw dense fog early this morning, and the Baltimore area might see patchy fog between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
After the initial fog, there will be tons of sun with a high near 94, but humidity will make it feel close to the triple digits this afternoon.
#WJZFirstAlert
— Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) August 29, 2022
Back To School: Patchy fog for parents and school bus drivers trying to get students to class this morning! It will feel close to the triple digits this afternoon thanks to intense heat and humidity!#WJZ #MDWX #Baltimore pic.twitter.com/uYZ6T4JhC6
Due to the sweltering weather, 17 Baltimore City schools without air conditioning will dismiss early Monday and Tuesday.
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— Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) August 29, 2022
Back To School: Leave the jacket at home but make sure your students have sunglasses and a water bottle because it is going to be sunny, very hot and very humid!#WJZ #MDWX #Baltimore pic.twitter.com/RycWvZMXQH
It's expected to be even hotter Tuesday, with a high near 96. Heat index values will be as high as 105, according to the National Weather Service.
There's the chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Tuesday, and it's expected to be much cooler Wednesday with a high near 89.