Showers and stormy weather expected for Father's Day weekend in Maryland
Summer weather and muggy conditions returned to Maryland Friday, with wet weather expected during Father's Day weekend.
Temperatures are peaking in the upper 80s and lower 90s across central Maryland.
Heat and humidity give way to an increasing chance of showers and storms through the evening.
Stormy weather may impact Friday plans
Isolated showers and storms are developing through the middle of the afternoon, as a front slowly moves its way through central Maryland.
By early evening, showers and storms will be scattered to numerous. A couple of storms could become strong, producing gusty winds and small hail. A severe storm, or two, cannot be ruled out. The greatest chance of seeing severe weather is southwest of the greater Baltimore area.
Even if a storm is not severe, it'll produce heavy rain and frequent lightning.
A Flood Watch is in effect for the D.C. Metro area, parts of Virginia and far southern Maryland.
Wet weather on Father's Day Weekend
Friday showers and storms persist into the overnight hours.
Parts of Maryland will have a damp and stormy night. Rain diminishes early Saturday morning.
Many will wake up to temperatures in the mid to upper 60s early Saturday. Areas of fog and spotty showers are possible through sunrise.
Scattered showers and storms will redevelop as temperatures approach 80° Saturday afternoon.
The stormiest weather is expected to occur closer to D.C. and across far southern Maryland into Virginia. A couple of storms could produce gusty winds and small hail.
The CBS News App is a free and easy way to be alerted to storms approaching your plans.
Remember, "when thunder roars, move indoors."
More scattered showers are possible on Father's Day. However, Sunday is shaping up to be a bit drier day than Saturday. There will be a dry time to get plans in. Temperatures remain much cooler - stuck in the 70s - Sunday afternoon.
Hotter weather returns to Maryland next week
The next workweek will begin with cooler weather.
Monday afternoon features temperatures in the 70s, with more showers and storms around. More rain and storms may bubble up through the middle of the workweek as warmer weather returns.
Afternoon temperatures are forecast to approach 90° by the end of next week.
