Sunday afternoon temperatures have soared into the upper 80s and lower 90s, under a mix of sun and clouds. It feels like it is closer to 100°, when you factor in the humidity. Spotty showers and storms are developing and will persist through early Sunday evening. A couple of storms will produce frequent lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds. 

The chance of rain and storms increases as we begin the new workweek. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Baltimore City and Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties until 6 p.m.

The storms could produce 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail, which could cause damage to some trees and power lines.

Scattered downpours return to Maryland Monday

Monday morning features warm and humid weather. It'll be coolest before 8 a.m. Plan on morning low temperatures in the low to mid-70s in most neighborhoods. Patchy fog is possible early in the morning. The morning commute is forecast to remain dry.

Sunshine sends temperatures into the mid and upper 80s by early afternoon. Temperatures peak in the upper 80s and lower 90s once again Monday. 

Isolated showers and thunderstorms will develop after 12 p.m. Storms become a bit more numerous (still scattered) by late afternoon. A couple thunderstorms could become strong. Gusty winds and small hail are possible with the strongest storms. Any storm that develops, severe or not, will produce heavy rain and frequent lightning. 

A few showers and storms could linger into early Tuesday morning, mainly west of greater Baltimore. 

Risk of nasty storms has prompted a Tuesday Alert Day 

Tuesday will be another hot and muggy day, with temperatures soaring into the low and mid-90s. It will feel like it's closer to 100°.

An approaching front will interact with the heat and plentiful moisture in the air to produce widespread rain and storms. A line of storms may slowly sweep through Maryland Tuesday afternoon and evening. A few severe storms are possible. The greatest risk of severe weather will occur between 2 and 8 p.m. Storms that become severe will produce gusty winds and small hail. Due to the risk of severe weather and greater impact to the evening commute and plans... Tuesday is a WJZ Alert Day. Keep a closer eye on the forecast. 

Heavy rainfall could also lead to road flooding in a few spots. Storms gradually move out of our area Tuesday night.

Fantastic rest of the week, 4th of July Weekend

Behind Tuesday's storms, much drier weather filters into Maryland.

Plan on warm afternoons, pleasant mornings, low humidity and a mostly dry First Alert Forecast beginning Wednesday afternoon. Seasonably pleasant weather continues through Independence Day. Afternoon temperatures peak in the upper 80s Friday.

Temperatures cool into the lower 80s by fireworks time. The forecast looks dry for July 4th plans and weekend activities.