Maryland Weather: Dangerous heat Friday through the weekend
BALTIMORE -- The heat wave across most of Maryland continues. The next stretch will be the toughest Friday through the weekend.
Highs Thursday afternoon reached the lower to middle 90s across most of Maryland. Humidity levels continue to run at moderate levels, so the heat index has not been too extreme.
The next stretch of the heat wave Friday through the weekend looks much more intense. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued ALERT DAYS Friday through Sunday for dangerous heat and humidity.
Look for another warm evening with temperatures mainly in the 80s. Overnight lows tonight will generally be in the upper 60s to lower 70s with a clear to partly cloudy sky.
HEAT STRESS FORECAST: Heat over the next four days will be tough to extreme. Worst days appear to be the weekend with feels like temperatures around 105. Friday and Monday are tough days with feels like temperatures around 100. There are signs of a big break late next week! @WJZ pic.twitter.com/8k5ZdPExaS
— Steven Sosna (@SteveSosnaWX) June 20, 2024
Friday the heat wave intensifies with high temperatures reaching the middle 90s. Factor in a bit more humidity and the feels like temperature will be closing in on 100 degrees. Please make sure to take frequent breaks from being out in the sun, drink plenty of water, and dial back or postpone any intense activities.
The weekend will feature the worst of this first heat wave of the season. Highs on Saturday will top out in the upper 90s. Sunday's high temperatures will get close to 100 degrees. Both afternoons will feature feels like temperatures near 105. If you're headed to AFRAM, please take advantage of shady spots, the water and cooling stations, and possibly reducing the amount of time you spend outdoors.
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible Sunday afternoon and early evening during the peak heat of the day.
Monday will be another day of tough heat with highs in the middle 90s. Isolated strong storms will once again be possible.
HEAT WAVE WILL GROW TOUGHER: So far we've had typical heat around here for summertime. Humidity levels haven't been extreme. Friday we ramp up the heat. The weekend is just extremely brutal. Take it easy, get to a pool or A/C, drink PLENTY of water. We'll be here for you! @WJZ pic.twitter.com/ZXzmfiQlzX
— Steven Sosna (@SteveSosnaWX) June 20, 2024
Tuesday will not be as hot or as muggy with highs in the lower 90s.
Wednesday could be another First Alert Weather Day as highs climb to the upper 90s with moderate to high levels of humidity. Isolated strong storms will be possible Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The heat wave finally breaks next Thursday with highs in the upper 80s and lower humidity.