Maryland Weather: Warm & muggy Sunday, gusty t-storms possible

BALTIMORE -  Expect warm and muggy weather on this Sunday. A passing gusty thunderstorm is possible, but the afternoon isn't a washout.

This afternoon we'll see variable clouds with a very warm and muggy feel. While there is the chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm before 7 PM, most of the day should be dry. The latest computer model information suggests the best chance for isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms across the area is between 7 PM and 11 PM. The broken line of storms will be moving from west to east, so areas like Carroll and Howard counties will see storms first. This broken line of storms should exit offshore by 11 PM.

A few of the storms this afternoon and especially this evening could be strong to severe. A handful of storms may contain strong, potentially damaging winds, heavy downpours, small hail, and frequent lightning. Most of Maryland is under a marginal risk for severe storms (level 1 out of 5), so while a few places may get one of these strong storms, widespread severe weather is not expected.

Overnight tonight the sky will gradually clear and humidity levels will plunge. Expect lows in the lower to middle 60s outside of the Baltimore Beltway with lows in the upper 60s downtown. 

Labor Day will be the winner of the holiday weekend. We'll see early clouds giving way to a mixture of sunshine & clouds. A refreshing breeze out of the north along with sunshine will push temperatures into the lower 80s.

We will enjoy refreshingly cool nights Monday night through Wednesday night with lows mainly in the 50s. High temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the middle to upper 70s with very low humidity. Nearly perfect early September weather!

An easterly wind will start to bring clouds into the area on Thursday, but we still escape with a pretty nice day with partly sunny weather and highs near 80°.

An area of low pressure meandering up the East Coast Friday into next weekend will likely bring overcast and cooler weather with an easterly wind. In addition to the gloomy sky, we'll likely see a few waves of showers, possibly even a round of steadier rain from Friday night into Saturday. Stay tuned to the forecast as any changes to the speed or track of this area of low pressure could mean less or more rain. Either way, this area of low pressure should slowly drift away from our area next Sunday leading to drying conditions, cooler, weather, and the return of partial sunshine by later in the day.